At a glance
Reported students
654
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
567
Redwood Elementary: 654 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
23.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Fontana. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Fontana Unified. NCES reports 654 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95%) and Black (2.4%). English learners represent 39.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Redwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic95%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fontana Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dolores Huerta International Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
639 reported students
Ted Porter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
629 reported students
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
682 reported students
Beech Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
615 reported students
Citrus Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
596 reported students
Palmetto Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
577 reported students
Public schools near Redwood Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Elementary Elementary · Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 418 | 0.7 mi |
| Beech Avenue Elementary Elementary · Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 615 | 1.1 mi |
| East Heritage Elementary Elementary · Etiwanda Elementary | KG–05 | 612 | 1.2 mi |
| Live Oak Elementary Elementary · Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 434 | 1.2 mi |
| Hemlock Elementary Elementary · Fontana Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 1.3 mi |
| West Randall Elementary Elementary · Fontana Unified | KG–06 | 304 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fontana Unified.
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary reported 654 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.7:1, based on 654 students and 27.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Redwood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Redwood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fontana Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Redwood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Redwood Elementary in?
Redwood Elementary is part of Fontana Unified, based in Fontana, CA, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Redwood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Almond Elementary (0.7 mi), Beech Avenue Elementary (1.1 mi), East Heritage Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.