- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Henry Ford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry Ford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213004967
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Ford Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Ford Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Henry Ford Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063213004967 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 23.4:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
Henry Ford Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Henry Ford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- Clifford Eleme
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
- This school
Henry Ford Elementary
445 students
What this shows Henry Ford Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Ford Elementary compares
Henry Ford 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 21.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Henry Ford Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Ford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Ford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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
Clifford Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 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
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Elementary
How many students attend Henry Ford Elementary?
Henry Ford Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Ford Elementary?
54.9% of students at Henry Ford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Ford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry Ford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Ford Elementary?
Henry Ford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Ford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Elementary ranks #10 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 Henry Ford Elementary, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Clifford Elementary (698 students), and Hoover Elementary (675 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.