Is Redwood Shores Elementary a good school?

Yes. Redwood Shores Elementary ranks in the top 6.7% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Redwood Shores Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 408 students attended Redwood Shores Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Redwood Shores Elementary?

Students at Redwood Shores Elementary are 44% Asian, 28% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Redwood Shores Elementary attend?

Students who attend Redwood Shores Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ralston Intermediate High : Carlmont High

Redwood Shores Elementary

Summary:

Redwood Shores Elementary is a public elementary school in Redwood City, California, serving 374 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked 99 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redwood Shores Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional performance on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75.41% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and 80.11% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's performance on the CAST Science assessment is also strong, with 70.91% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.7%. Redwood Shores Elementary's diverse student population, including English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, also demonstrates impressive academic success, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of California elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, Redwood Shores Elementary generally outperforms its peers on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, some nearby schools, such as Central Elementary and Sandpiper Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Detail:

Public K-5

225 Shearwater Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065-7449

(650) 802-8060

District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,347

Students who attend Redwood Shores Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ralston Intermediate
High:	Carlmont High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

43.6%

White:

28.2%

Two or more races:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Redwood Shores Elementary ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Redwood Shores Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. Student population at Redwood Shores Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (43.6%), White (28.2%), two or more races (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redwood Shores Elementary is 21.4, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redwood Shores Elementary is $11,347, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redwood Shores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Shores Elementary 395^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Redwood Shores Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary 99^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Redwood Shores Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	93.04	246^th	5377	95.4%
2012	92.54	246^th	5390	95.4%
2013	88.69	547^th	5530	90.1%
2015	92.88	458^th	5611	91.8%
2016	96.81	177^th	5614	96.8%
2017	94.81	341^st	5692	94.0%
2018	92.66	468^th	5662	91.7%
2019	93.06	435^th	5789	92.5%
2021	94.13	96^th	1417	93.2%
2022	94.96	371^st	5883	93.7%
2023	96.51	231^st	5874	96.1%
2024	94.41	395^th	5862	93.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.51	181^st	445	59.3%
2023	60.02	299^th	669	55.3%
2024	61.41	312^th	669	53.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.29	279^th	3275	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.48	217^th	5511	96.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.70	582^nd	5413	89.2%
2019	93.61	310^th	5492	94.4%
2021	92.40	112^th	1267	91.2%
2022	93.91	379^th	5635	93.3%
2023	98.38	33^rd	5617	99.4%
2024	94.86	302^nd	5605	94.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.34	494^th	5431	90.9%
2019	88.08	688^th	5510	87.5%
2021	92.88	103^rd	1272	91.9%
2022	92.54	477^th	5663	91.6%
2023	90.65	575^th	5650	89.8%
2024	89.19	657^th	5636	88.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.16	301^st	1071	71.9%
2019	76.10	229^th	1149	80.1%
2022	80.13	144^th	1154	87.5%
2023	81.78	112^th	1190	90.6%
2024	78.87	188^th	1203	84.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.76	345^th	4963	93.0%
2022	58.03	1736^th	5084	65.9%

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Rank History for White students at Redwood Shores Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.23	546^th	2737	80.1%
2019	74.42	659^th	2834	76.7%
2022	67.75	885^th	2726	67.5%
2023	85.35	242^nd	2662	90.9%
2024	76.99	547^th	2647	79.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Redwood Shores Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	138	5	96	16	1	1	8	265
2012	162	9	129	21	1	1	24	347
2013	195	12	160	31	1	2	25	426
2014	167	11	169	39	1	3	36	426
2015	174	14	206	44	1	2	42	483
2016	172	15	212	43	1	1	55	499
2017	163	11	213	54	0	1	81	523
2018	159	11	222	55	0	1	78	526
2019	128	9	207	60	0	3	79	486
2020	119	11	200	57	0	3	71	461
2021	107	9	183	54	0	1	81	435
2022	89	5	166	42	0	2	54	358
2023	99	5	173	39	0	2	56	374
2024	115	3	178	44	0	2	66	408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redwood Shores Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	265	n/a	n/a	3.4
2012	347	15.5	22.3	n/a
2013	426	20.2	21.0	3.5
2014	426	19.5	21.8	4.2
2015	483	20.0	24.1	3.9
2016	499	20.0	24.9	3.2
2017	523	21.0	24.9	4
2018	526	21.0	25.0	6.8
2019	486	20.0	24.3	7.8
2020	461	n/a	n/a	7.8
2021	435	18.0	24.1	4.4
2022	358	16.1	22.1	5
2023	374	18.0	20.7	7.2
2024	408	19.0	21.4	6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Redwood Shores Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	265	n/a	n/a	3.4
2012	347	15.5	22.3	n/a
2013	426	20.2	21.0	3.5
2014	426	19.5	21.8	4.2
2015	483	20.0	24.1	3.9
2016	499	20.0	24.9	3.2
2017	523	21.0	24.9	4
2018	526	21.0	25.0	6.8
2019	486	20.0	24.3	7.8
2020	461	n/a	n/a	7.8
2021	435	18.0	24.1	4.4
2022	358	16.1	22.1	5
2023	374	18.0	20.7	7.2
2024	408	19.0	21.4	6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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