Enrollment
343
Elementary
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT BRAGG UNIFIED·NCES 061407001614
Redwood Elementary
324 South Lincoln St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · (707) 961-2860 · Mendocino County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL343 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
268 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 143 | 42% |
| Grade 1 | 98 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 30% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · 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
Based on grade levels within Fort Bragg Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Redwood Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary this school | 343 | 78.1% | N/A |
| Dana Gray Elementary Fort Bragg | 342 | 79.2% | 23.2% |
| McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico | 397 | 77.6% | 26.9% |
| Westside Elementary Rio Linda | 376 | 76.9% | 37.7% |
| Dunlap Elementary Dunlap | 419 | 76.8% | 51.5% |
| Grand Oaks Elementary Citrus Heights | 348 | 78.7% | 23.6% |
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 Mendocino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 343 | #4,349 of 5,915 | #7 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #147 of 5,352 | #2 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.4% | #1,078 of 5,354 | #1 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.1% | #2,345 of 5,625 | #8 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.7% | #1,116 of 3,837 | #2 of 11 |
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
343
-28 (-8%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 656
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 17.7:1
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 | 343 | 20 | 17.1:1 | 78% (268) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 21 | 16.1:1 | 81% (273) |
| 2022-23 | 353 | 21.3 | 16.6:1 | 81% (286) |
| 2020-21 | 371 | 21 | 17.7:1 | 83% (307) |
| 2017-18 | 444 | 21.2 | 20.9:1 | 78% (348) |
| 2015-16 | 429 | 21 | 20.4:1 | 73% (315) |
| 2010-11 | 436 | N/A | N/A | 70% (307) |
| 2000-01 | 491 | 30 | 16.4:1 | 62% (306) |
| 1990-91 | 656 | 35 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Redwood Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (444 to 343); teachers down 6% (21.2 to 20).
About Redwood Elementary
In Fort Bragg, California, part of Mendocino County, Redwood Elementary is an elementary school. It serves 343 students in kindergarten through 2. The average among elementary schools in California is roughly 465 students; this school is 26% smaller than that.
Fort Bragg Unified serves 1,669 students across 7 schools.
Redwood Elementary has no majority group; Hispanic students are the largest, at 39%. Smaller groups are 35% White and 25% multiracial. County-wide, 28% of Mendocino County residents are Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Dividing enrollment by its 20 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 17.1:1. That is lower than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligible students account for 78% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Mendocino County show that the median household income is $68,092, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Redwood Elementary is one of 66 public schools in the county.
Nearest public school: Shelter Cove, about 0.3 miles away. Within five miles are 7 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Remote. That means it sits in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment at Redwood Elementary declined 8% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 371 to 343 students.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Mendocino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
90,244
Census ACS
Median income
$68,092
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
12,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fort Bragg Unified
- Fort Bragg HighHigh · 569 students
- Fort Bragg MiddleMiddle · 376 students
- Dana Gray ElementaryElementary · 342 students
- Noyo High (Continuation)High · 27 students
- Lighthouse Community DayHigh · 7 students
- Shelter CoveMiddle · 5 students
Other schools in Fort Bragg
- Fort Bragg HighHigh · 569 students
- Fort Bragg MiddleMiddle · 376 students
- Dana Gray ElementaryElementary · 342 students
- Three Rivers CharterElementary · 81 students
- Noyo High (Continuation)High · 27 students
- Lighthouse Community DayHigh · 7 students
Other Redwood Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 6 states are named Redwood Elementary. Redwood Elementary is the 9th largest of the 9.
- Redwood ElementaryFontana, CA · 654 students
- Redwood ElementaryShafter, CA · 601 students
- Redwood ElementaryCrescent City, CA · 452 students
- Redwood ElementaryHARTFORD, MI · 516 students
- Redwood Elementary SchoolW ORANGE, NJ · 446 students
Nearby schools
- Shelter Cove0.3 mi · 5
- Noyo High (Continuation)0.3 mi · 27
- Lighthouse Community Day0.3 mi · 7
- Dana Gray Elementary0.3 mi · 342
- Fort Bragg High0.4 mi · 569
- Fort Bragg Middle0.7 mi · 376
Frequently asked questions
About Redwood ElementaryHow many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary enrolls approximately 343 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is approximately 17.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Redwood Elementary?
Student demographics at Redwood Elementary are roughly 35% White, 39% Hispanic, 0% Black, 25% Two or more.
Is Redwood Elementary public or private?
Redwood Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fort Bragg Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.