Redwood Elementary

Summary:

Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Hartford, Michigan, serving 567 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Hartford Public Schools district, which is ranked 495 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redwood Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate that has risen from 15.7% in 2018-2019 to 32.0% in 2022-2023, well above the state average. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is consistently below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Redwood Elementary's ranking among Michigan elementary schools has also been consistently low, ranging from 1098 out of 1153 in 2020-2021 to 1147 out of 1486 in 2023-2024.

The school's challenges are compounded by its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Redwood Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking between 87 out of 98 and 152 out of 184 Michigan elementary schools in recent years. When compared to nearby schools like Countryside Academy Elementary, Coloma Intermediate School, and North Elementary School, Redwood Elementary's performance lags behind, with lower academic achievement and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057-9411

(269) 621-7300

District: Hartford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1147^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,544

Students who attend Redwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hartford Middle School
High:	Hartford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 567

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.0%

White:

33.9%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

See top rated Michigan elementary schools

Compare Redwood Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Redwood Elementary ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63%), White (33.9%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Redwood Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redwood Elementary is $12,544.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Elementary 1147^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Redwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hartford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford Public Schools 495^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Redwood Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Redwood Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	12.75	1238^th	1408	12.1%
2021	8.21	1098^th	1153	4.8%
2022	15.29	1152^nd	1344	14.3%
2023	22.23	1109^th	1470	24.6%
2024	21.75	1147^th	1486	22.8%

See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	17.24	36^th	42	14.3%
2022	17.85	87^th	98	11.2%
2023	18.65	154^th	180	14.4%
2024	20.41	152^nd	184	17.4%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	17.46	995^th	1134	12.3%
2021	12.48	715^th	749	4.5%
2022	21.07	916^th	1099	16.7%
2023	29.56	971^st	1350	28.1%
2024	27.79	1031^st	1381	25.3%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	8.90	1114^th	1171	4.9%
2021	6.11	887^th	902	1.7%
2022	7.26	1069^th	1106	3.3%
2023	12.83	1179^th	1321	10.7%
2024	15.67	1160^th	1342	13.6%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	12.56	1090^th	1196	8.9%
2021	8.41	897^th	915	2.0%
2022	15.53	998^th	1139	12.4%
2023	24.94	984^th	1334	26.2%
2024	22.63	1043^rd	1347	22.6%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	21.46	73^rd	86	15.1%
2021	8.67	30^th	30	0.0%
2022	23.41	67^th	86	22.1%
2023	20.11	158^th	188	16.0%
2024	25.68	155^th	201	22.9%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Redwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	8.65	1081^st	1128	4.2%
2021	12.13	943^rd	1005	6.2%
2022	15.43	985^th	1102	10.6%
2023	28.22	886^th	1198	26.0%
2024	20.69	1009^th	1204	16.2%

See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Redwood Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Redwood Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Redwood Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	264	10	337	9	19	639
2019	254	6	340	10	23	633
2020	226	4	334	9	21	594
2021	211	7	344	8	11	581
2022	197	6	341	7	3	554
2023	192	7	357	6	5	567

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 Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	639	34.7	18.3	86.7
2019	633	36.3	17.4	88.5
2020	594	34.7	17.1	84.5
2021	581	33.1	17.5	92.9
2022	554	35.1	15.7	90.8
2023	567	34.0	16.6	85.5

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 Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	639	34.7	18.3	86.7
2019	633	36.3	17.4	88.5
2020	594	34.7	17.1	84.5
2021	581	33.1	17.5	92.9
2022	554	35.1	15.7	90.8
2023	567	34.0	16.6	85.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Redwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,542 (15.5%)	$8,411 (84.5%)	$9,953
2020	$1,987 (18.1%)	$8,976 (81.9%)	$10,963
2021	$2,372 (21.5%)	$8,662 (78.5%)	$11,034
2022	$2,523 (20.7%)	$9,656 (79.3%)	$12,179
2023	$2,715 (21.6%)	$9,829 (78.4%)	$12,544

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redwood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1238^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1109^th of 1470 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Redwood Elementary)	17.7	17.1	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartford Public Schools)	17.7	17.1	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Redwood Elementary)	21.4	35.5	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Hartford Public Schools)	21.4	35.5	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Redwood Elementary)	31	30.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford Public Schools)	31	30.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Redwood Elementary)	29	26.8	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Hartford Public Schools)	29	26.8	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Redwood Elementary)	23.5	34	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford Public Schools)	23.5	34	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Redwood Elementary)	12.4	20.4	8%
5th Grade Math (Hartford Public Schools)	12.4	20.4	8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	633	567	10.4%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	10	6	40%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	340	357	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	192	24.4%
Two or More Races	23	5	78.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.5%	85.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Redwood Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Redwood Elementary	Public	K-5	395 Woodside Dr	Hartford	49057	Van Buren County	Hartford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 621-7300	567	34	16.6	85.5%	192 (33.9%)	7 (1.2%)	357 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	21.8	1147^th of 1486 public elementary schools	22.8%		22.2	1109^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.6%	38	16.5	22.1	32.6		28.4	30.4	20.7		29.0	6.5	$12,544	$2,715	$9,829
North Elementary School	Public	3-5	287 West Baldwin Ave	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 463-0824	317	17	19.1	65.0%	231 (72.9%)	8 (2.5%)	59 (18.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	39.1	865^th of 1486 public elementary schools	41.8%		41.3	830^th of 1470 public elementary schools	43.5%	35	29.4	43.8	40.2		29.1	35.8	25.2		43.0	15.9	$14,507	$2,358	$12,149
Lawrence Elementary School	Public	K-6	714 W Saint Joseph St	Lawrence	49064	Van Buren County	Lawrence Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 674-8231	207	14	14.3	81.6%	111 (53.6%)	2 (1.0%)	84 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	29.6	1025^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.0%		41.1	832^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	43.4%	193	13.8	41.9	37.0	23.5	20.0	25.8	29.6	20.6	40.7	11.1	$17,886	$3,457	$14,430
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	433 Lucinda Ln	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 463-0820	359	20	17.7	68.5%	281 (78.3%)	9 (2.5%)	51 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)								(n/a)											$14,194	$2,206	$11,988
Wood School Bangor Township 8	Public, Magnet	K-8	29842 66th St	Bangor	49013	Van Buren County	Bangor Township S/D #8	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 427-8562	24	2	12.0	54.2%	16 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (29.2%)								(n/a)											$11,818	$00	$11,818
South Walnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	309 S Walnut St	Bangor	49013	Van Buren County	Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 427-6863	335	28	11.9	78.8%	151 (45.1%)	19 (5.7%)	139 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	11.9	1311^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.8%		14	1249^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.0%	62	19.1	20.6			19.4	12.7					$17,445	$3,837	$13,608
Coloma Intermediate School	Public	4-5	274a S West St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 468-2415	153	7	20.6	76.5%	101 (66.0%)	10 (6.5%)	32 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.5%)	16.2	1234^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.0%		17.8	1195^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.7%	39		32.9	24.1			17.7	9.6		21.7	6.0	$14,925	$3,070	$11,856
Covert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	35323 M 140 Hwy	Covert	49043	Van Buren County	Covert Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 764-3739	140	9	15.5	90.0%	28 (20.0%)	23 (16.4%)	80 (57.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.7%)	22	1143^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	23.1%		19	1170^th of 1470 public elementary schools	20.4%	27		23.8	32.0			31.8			15.4		$23,080	$9,749	$13,331
Coloma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	262 West St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 468-2420	378	22	16.9	74.1%	236 (62.4%)	26 (6.9%)	70 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.4%)								(n/a)	16.9				14.6						$14,198	$3,520	$10,678
Sister Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-5	68079 M 152	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Dowagiac Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 782-4468	181	12	14.7	80.7%	99 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	39.2	863^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	41.9%		45	766^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.9%	97	43.3	37.1	30.4		40.0	37.1	26.1		26.1	17.4	$17,226	$4,349	$12,878

Frequently Asked Questions about Redwood Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Redwood Elementary?

Students at Redwood Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 34% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Redwood Elementary in?

Hartford Public Schools

How many students attend Redwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Redwood Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Redwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Redwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hartford Middle School
High : Hartford High School

Is Redwood Elementary a good school?

Redwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

Rate Redwood Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MIMichigan Elementary School Rankings

MIMichigan District Rankings

Schools in Hartford, MI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Redwood Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.