Enrollment
236
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REDWOOD PREPARATORY CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060199512857
Redwood Preparatory Charter
1480 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna, CA 95540 · (707) 682-6149 · Humboldt County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY33-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL236 STUDENTS
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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
23.6:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
106 students
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 | 42 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (42) is 75% larger than its 8th grade class (24).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Schools most like Redwood Preparatory Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Preparatory Charter this school | 236 | 44.9% | N/A |
| Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) Oakhurst | 213 | 42.7% | N/A |
| Cappy Culver Elementary Paso Robles | 220 | 48.2% | 43.9% |
| Spring Valley Elementary O'Neals | 230 | 48.3% | 33.1% |
| Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet Jackson | 259 | 44.0% | 28.1% |
| Grenada Elementary Grenada | 210 | 48.1% | 28.0% |
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 Preparatory Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Humboldt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 236 | #5,185 of 5,915 | #18 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.6:1 | #3,436 of 5,352 | #17 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.8% | #2,458 of 5,354 | #15 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.9% | #4,140 of 5,625 | #26 of 28 |
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
236
+16 (+7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
was 22.0:1
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 | 236 | 10 | 23.6:1 | 45% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 230 | 10 | 23.0:1 | 47% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 219 | 9.7 | 22.6:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2020-21 | 220 | 10 | 22.0:1 | 28% (61) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Redwood Preparatory Charter.
About Redwood Preparatory Charter
At 1480 Ross Hill Rd. in Fortuna, California, Redwood Preparatory Charter operates as a small elementary school. It serves 236 students in kindergarten through 8. The average among elementary schools in California is roughly 465 students; this school is 49% smaller than that.
Redwood Preparatory Charter belongs to Redwood Preparatory Charter District.
Redwood Preparatory Charter is 64% White by enrollment. Smaller groups are 21% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, and 3% Asian. County-wide, 72% of Humboldt County residents are White. The school's diversity index is 54%, meaning two students picked at random have a 54% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Dividing enrollment by its 10 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 23.6:1. That is higher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligible students account for 45% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Across public schools in Humboldt County, the average is 60%.
Census Bureau estimates for Humboldt County show that the median household income is $61,160, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Redwood Preparatory Charter is one of 92 public schools in the county.
Toddy Thomas Middle is the public school closest to Redwood Preparatory Charter, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Remote. That means it sits in a town far from an urbanized area. Redwood Preparatory Charter is a publicly funded charter school.
Federal data show a 7% enrollment rise, from 220 in 2020-21 to 236 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 22.0:1 in 2020-21 to 23.6:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Redwood Preparatory Charter may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Humboldt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,541
Census ACS
Median income
$61,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
17,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fortuna
- Fortuna Union HighHigh · 826 students
- Norman G. Ambrosini ElementaryElementary · 282 students
- Linell K. Walker ElementaryElementary · 256 students
- Toddy Thomas MiddleMiddle · 233 students
- Fortuna MiddleMiddle · 231 students
- East High (Continuation)High · 66 students
Nearby schools
- Toddy Thomas Middle0.2 mi · 233
- Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary0.8 mi · 282
- Eel River Community1.2 mi · 64
- Linell K. Walker Elementary1.3 mi · 256
- East High (Continuation)1.8 mi · 66
- Fortuna Union High1.8 mi · 826
Frequently asked questions
About Redwood Preparatory CharterWhat is the total enrollment at Redwood Preparatory Charter?
Redwood Preparatory Charter enrolls approximately 236 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Redwood Preparatory Charter serve?
Redwood Preparatory Charter serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Preparatory Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Redwood Preparatory Charter is approximately 23.6:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Redwood Preparatory Charter?
At Redwood Preparatory Charter, the student body is approximately 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Redwood Preparatory Charter public or private?
Redwood Preparatory Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Redwood Preparatory Charter District.
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