Enrollment
534
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Sandpiper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandpiper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060453007417
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandpiper Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandpiper Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpiper Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453007417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandpiper Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandpiper Elementary
Sandpiper Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Redwood City, California, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the California average.
With 534 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 823 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #817, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Redwood City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory (711 students): Sandpiper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 21.5:1).
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students) and Nesbit Elementary (566 students) alongside Sandpiper Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandpiper Elementary compares
Sandpiper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
92.1%
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
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 46.4%
White 21.5%
Two or More 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Sandpiper Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, which includes Sandpiper Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 69.2%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sandpiper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesbit Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandpiper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandpiper Elementary
How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary?
Sandpiper Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandpiper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandpiper Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandpiper Elementary?
8.3% of students at Sandpiper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandpiper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandpiper Elementary is Asian at 46.4% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandpiper Elementary?
Sandpiper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandpiper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpiper Elementary ranks #13 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.
Is Sandpiper Elementary a good school?
Sandpiper Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Sandpiper Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Nesbit Elementary (566 students), and Cipriani Elementary (471 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.
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