- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Roy Cloud Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roy Cloud Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213004963
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy Cloud Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy Cloud Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Cloud Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Roy Cloud Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 063213004963 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 21.9:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
Roy Cloud Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Roy Cloud 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
- This school
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- North Star Aca
North Star Academy
527 students
What this shows Roy Cloud Elementary reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy Cloud Elementary compares
Roy Cloud 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 9.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Roy Cloud Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy Cloud Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy Cloud 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
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
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
Orion Alternative
Alternative education program
512 students 26.9:1 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roy Cloud Elementary
How many students attend Roy Cloud Elementary?
Roy Cloud Elementary has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Cloud Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Cloud Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy Cloud Elementary?
10.7% of students at Roy Cloud Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy Cloud Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roy Cloud Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy Cloud Elementary?
Roy Cloud Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Roy Cloud Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Cloud Elementary ranks #2 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 Roy Cloud 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.