Redwood City Elementary

Redwood City, California — 12 schools

6,346
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$30,195
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Redwood City Elementary operates 12 public schools serving 6,346 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,378 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Mateo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,195 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.1% local, 22.6% state, and 9.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $89,814 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #525 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 818.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% White, 6.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Redwood City Elementary school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Redwood City Elementary school enrollment ranges from 280 students (lowest) to 808 students (highest), a spread of 528 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Redwood City Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Redwood City Elementary student-counselor ratio is 818:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Redwood City Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 31.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
22.6%
State
68.1%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
525 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Mateo County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,814
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Redwood City Elementary.

White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

818.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Redwood City Elementary

School Enrollment
John F. Kennedy Middle
808
Clifford Elementary
698
Hoover Elementary
675
Roy Cloud Elementary
636
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582
North Star Academy
527
Orion Alternative
512
Mckinley Institute of Technology
476
Henry Ford Elementary
445
Roosevelt Elementary
382
Taft Elementary
357
Garfield Elementary
280

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Redwood City Elementary?

Redwood City Elementary has 12 schools, including 2 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,346 students.

How much does Redwood City Elementary spend per student?

Redwood City Elementary spends $30,195 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #525 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Redwood City Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Redwood City Elementary is $89,814 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Redwood City Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Mateo County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Redwood City Elementary?

Redwood City Elementary students are 65.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% White, 6.2% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Redwood City Elementary?

Redwood City Elementary has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #525 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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