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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Redwood Elementary this year?
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Enrollment
654
Elementary
DISTRICT 493 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FONTANA UNIFIED·NCES 061392001601
Redwood Elementary
8570 Redwood Ave., Fontana, CA 92335 · (909) 357-5740 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL654 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 32% of California public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
498 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 119 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 90 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 96 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 99 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 80 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 95 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 75 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (119) is 59% larger than its 6th grade class (75).
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Redwood Elementary→Sequoia Middle
Based on grade levels within Fontana Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
34.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +7.1pp since 2014
Math
28.8%
CA avg 37.7% . +4.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.2% | 20.9% | 23.2% | 42.6% |
| Math | 11.3% | 17.4% | 26.7% | 44.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.1% | 28.8% |
| 2023-24 | 32.5% | 25.6% |
| 2022-23 | 38.5% | 30.5% |
| 2021-22 | 32.9% | 17.0% |
| 2018-19 | 46.0% | 36.3% |
| 2017-18 | 43.6% | 30.7% |
| 2016-17 | 43.9% | 26.9% |
| 2015-16 | 36.0% | 28.0% |
| 2014-15 | 27.0% | 24.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
29.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 30% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 35% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary's state test result (29.8% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary this school | 654 | 76.1% | 29.8% |
| Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos | 669 | 77.0% | 27.4% |
| Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary Chula Vista | 613 | 74.6% | 34.2% |
| Daisy Gibson Elementary Palmdale | 714 | 77.2% | 19.4% |
| Boronda Meadows Salinas | 620 | 77.1% | 20.2% |
| Lucas Elementary Ceres | 668 | 77.2% | 23.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Redwood Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 29.8% | #3,545 of 5,151 | #167 of 318 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.8% | #3,344 of 5,172 ▲ 220 | #150 of 321 ▲ 15 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.1% | #3,536 of 5,172 ▼ 34 | #185 of 321 ▼ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.5pp | #1,246 of 5,116 | #86 of 318 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 654 | #994 of 5,915 | #71 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.7:1 | #3,536 of 5,352 | #207 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.5% | #4,963 of 5,354 | #316 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.1% | #2,535 of 5,625 | #206 of 331 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +27.7% | #147 of 1,139 | #8 of 67 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
654
+130 (+25%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 902
Student : Teacher
23.7:1
was 20.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 654 | 27.6 | 23.7:1 | 76% (498) |
| 2023-24 | 643 | 32.7 | 19.7:1 | 79% (511) |
| 2022-23 | 584 | 28.8 | 20.3:1 | 78% (458) |
| 2020-21 | 524 | 26 | 20.1:1 | 87% (454) |
| 2017-18 | 512 | 21.7 | 23.6:1 | 88% (452) |
| 2015-16 | 544 | 21 | 25.9:1 | 90% (490) |
| 2010-11 | 702 | N/A | N/A | 89% (626) |
| 2000-01 | 947 | 47 | 20.1:1 | 95% (896) |
| 1990-91 | 902 | 36 | 25.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Redwood Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 28% (512 to 654); teachers up 27% (21.7 to 27.6).
About Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Fontana, California. It covers kindergarten through 6, with a total enrollment of 654 students. Enrollment is 41% higher than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Redwood Elementary is a school in Fontana Unified. The district has 44 schools and 32,735 students.
At Redwood Elementary, Hispanic students make up 95% of the student body. The remaining students are 2% Black. Among people living in San Bernardino County, the Hispanic share is about 55%. Redwood Elementary has a diversity index of 9%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 23.7 students per teacher and 27.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. About 76% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That is close to the 74% average for public schools in San Bernardino County.
The allk12 Grade for Redwood Elementary is C. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 32% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 29.8%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 34.9%.
Within San Bernardino County, median household income is about $85,478, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 583 public schools in San Bernardino County, with a combined enrollment of about 393,648.
The school nearest to Redwood Elementary is Almond Elementary, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. Within five miles of Redwood Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. Redwood Elementary is 4th of 8 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The number of students climbed from 524 to 654 over 4 years. The school's ratio rose from 20.1:1 to 23.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The Redwood Elementary community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fontana Unified
- Summit HighHigh · 2,725 students
- Fontana HighHigh · 2,534 students
- Fontana A. B. Miller HighHigh · 1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills HighHigh · 1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaiser HighHigh · 1,660 students
- Wayne Ruble MiddleMiddle · 1,394 students
Other schools in Fontana
- Summit HighHigh · 2,725 students
- Fontana HighHigh · 2,534 students
- Options for Youth-ActonHigh · 2,171 students
- Fontana A. B. Miller HighHigh · 1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills HighHigh · 1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaiser HighHigh · 1,660 students
Other Redwood Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 6 states are named Redwood Elementary. Redwood Elementary is the largest of the 9.
- Redwood ElementaryShafter, CA · 601 students
- Redwood ElementaryCrescent City, CA · 452 students
- Redwood ElementaryFort Bragg, CA · 343 students
- Redwood ElementaryHARTFORD, MI · 516 students
- Redwood Elementary SchoolW ORANGE, NJ · 446 students
Nearby schools
- Almond Elementary0.7 mi · 418
- Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon0.9 mi · 221
- Beech Avenue Elementary1.1 mi · 615
- East Heritage Elementary1.2 mi · 612
- Sequoia Middle1.2 mi · 791
- Live Oak Elementary1.2 mi · 434
Frequently asked questions
About Redwood ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary enrolls approximately 654 students in grades KG-06.
Is Redwood Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Redwood Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Redwood Elementary have?
Redwood Elementary employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Redwood Elementary?
At Redwood Elementary, the student body is approximately 1% White, 95% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Redwood Elementary public or private?
Redwood Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fontana Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.