Woodside Elementary School

3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Woodside Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Woodside 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 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Woodside Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
365 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodside 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 Woodside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
62%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodside Elementary School's ranking?
Woodside Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Woodside Elementary School?
365 students attend Woodside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Woodside Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside Elementary School?
Woodside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodside Elementary School offer ?
Woodside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Woodside Elementary School part of?
Woodside Elementary School is part of Woodside Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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