- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Clifford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clifford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213004962
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Clifford Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063213004962 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 23.3:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
Clifford Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Clifford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- This school
Clifford Elementary
698 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary
675 students
- Roy Cloud Elem
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- North Star Aca
North Star Academy
527 students
What this shows Clifford Elementary reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford Elementary compares
Clifford Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 36.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Clifford Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Redwood City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Standard public school
711 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Roy Cloud Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sandpiper Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
North Star Academy
Standard public school
527 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Orion Alternative
Alternative education program
512 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Elementary
How many students attend Clifford Elementary?
Clifford Elementary has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifford Elementary?
36.2% of students at Clifford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clifford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford Elementary?
Clifford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Redwood City Elementary?
Besides Clifford Elementary, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Hoover Elementary (675 students), and Roy Cloud Elementary (636 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.