- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redway, CA
Redway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063759006368
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redway Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
Redway Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063759006368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Redway Elementary shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063759006368 · Redway, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 22.7:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fork High (211 students)
Redway Elementary shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redway Elementary
272 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High
211 students
- Miranda Junior 88
Miranda Junior High
88 students
- Casterlin Elem 39
Casterlin Elementary
39 students
- Whitethorn Ele 16
Whitethorn Elementary
16 students
- Osprey Learnin 9
Osprey Learning Center
9 students
What this shows Redway Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redway Elementary compares
Redway Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
74.6%
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
$18,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Redway Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified reports $18,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miranda Junior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casterlin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitethorn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osprey Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redway Elementary
How many students attend Redway Elementary?
Redway Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redway, CA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redway Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redway Elementary?
65.9% of students at Redway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redway Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Redway, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redway Elementary?
Redway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified?
Besides Redway Elementary, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates South Fork High (211 students), Miranda Junior High (88 students), and Casterlin Elementary (39 students). See the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district page for the complete list.