- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sandpiper Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060453007417 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 24.3:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Sandpiper Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sandpiper 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
- This school
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- Fox Elementary 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Sandpiper Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandpiper Elementary compares
Sandpiper 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.