- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Redwood Shores Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Shores Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060453012574
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Shores Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Shores Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Shores Elementary ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453012574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Redwood Shores Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 060453012574 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 22.4:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Redwood Shores Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood Shores Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston Interm
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- Nesbit Element
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- This school 404
Redwood Shores Elementary
404 students
What this shows Redwood Shores Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Shores Elementary compares
Redwood Shores Elementary is a growing 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.6%
White 27.0%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Redwood Shores Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary reports $14,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwood Shores Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesbit Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Shores Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Shores Elementary
How many students attend Redwood Shores Elementary?
Redwood Shores Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Shores Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Shores Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Shores Elementary?
7.2% of students at Redwood Shores Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Shores Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Shores Elementary is Asian at 44.6% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Shores Elementary?
Redwood Shores Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Shores Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Shores Elementary ranks #4 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 Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Redwood Shores Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Nesbit Elementary (566 students), and Sandpiper Elementary (534 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.