- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shafter, CA
Redwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062145009564
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Shafter · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, CA.
School address
District: Richland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062145009564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Redwood Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 062145009564 · Shafter, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.2:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Oak Elementary (717 students)
Redwood Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Oak Ele
Golden Oak Elementary
717 students
- This school
Redwood Elementary
601 students
- Richland Junio
Richland Junior High
558 students
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
534 students
What this shows Redwood Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Elementary compares
Redwood 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$20,278
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 + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Redwood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Union Elementary reports $20,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Shafter
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Golden Oak Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
287 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Shafter
Standard public school
80 students 2.6:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shafter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Elementary?
78.3% of students at Redwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Shafter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Redwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shafter?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, 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 Shafter on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland Union Elementary?
Besides Redwood Elementary, Richland Union Elementary also operates Golden Oak Elementary (717 students), Richland Junior High (558 students), and Sequoia Elementary (534 students). See the Richland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.