Sandpiper Elementary School

801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065

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Sandpiper Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Sandpiper Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sandpiper Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

592 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Sandpiper Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sandpiper Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#142 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandpiper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sandpiper Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

42%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sandpiper Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

30%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

19%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Sandpiper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandpiper Elementary School's ranking?

Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Sandpiper Elementary School often compared to?

Sandpiper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Shores Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary School?

592 students attend Sandpiper Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Sandpiper Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandpiper Elementary School?

Sandpiper Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sandpiper Elementary School offer ?

Sandpiper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Sandpiper Elementary School part of?

Sandpiper Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education