- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saratoga, CA
Redwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063591006150
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Saratoga Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063591006150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Redwood Middle shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 063591006150 · Saratoga, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 19.2:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Argonaut Elementary (367 students)
Redwood Middle shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redwood Middle
709 students
- Argonaut Eleme
Argonaut Elementary
367 students
- Saratoga Eleme
Saratoga Elementary
297 students
- Foothill Eleme 278
Foothill Elementary
278 students
What this shows Redwood Middle reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Middle compares
Redwood Middle 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 65.4%
White 18.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Redwood Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Saratoga Union Elementary reports $23,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argonaut Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saratoga Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Middle
How many students attend Redwood Middle?
Redwood Middle has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Middle?
2.2% of students at Redwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Middle is Asian at 65.4% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Middle?
Redwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Redwood Middle rank among public schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Saratoga, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Saratoga Union Elementary?
Besides Redwood Middle, Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Argonaut Elementary (367 students), Saratoga Elementary (297 students), and Foothill Elementary (278 students). See the Saratoga Union Elementary district page for the complete list.