How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Orion Alternative | Roy Cloud Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Redwood City, CA | Redwood City, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 512 | 636 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.1% | 10.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Orion Alternative | Roy Cloud Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,195 | $30,195 |
| District | Redwood City Elementary | Redwood City Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Orion Alternative | Roy Cloud Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.9% | 56.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.7% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 21.9% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 24.2% | 11.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Orion Alternative | Roy Cloud Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 636:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 11.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.