At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350
Redwood Elementary: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 555
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hartford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Hartford Public Schools. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (64.5%) and White (34.3%). English learners represent 37.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Redwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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 0 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
- 37.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White34.3%
- Hispanic64.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Hartford Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hartford High School
High · Grades 09–12
379 reported students
Hartford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
321 reported students
Hartford Alternative Education
High · Grades 06–12
122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School Elementary · Watervliet School District | 03–05 | 312 | 5.1 mi |
| Lawrence Elementary School Elementary · Lawrence Public Schools | KG–06 | 214 | 5.3 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Watervliet School District | PK–02 | 335 | 5.5 mi |
| Wood School Bangor Twp 8 Elementary · Bangor Township S/D #8 | KG–08 | 24 | 7.5 mi |
| South Walnut Elementary School Elementary · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) | PK–04 | 341 | 7.5 mi |
| Coloma Intermediate School Elementary · Coloma Community Schools | 04–05 | 175 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hartford Public Schools.
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 555 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 516 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. 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 Hartford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Redwood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89% 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 Hartford Public Schools, based in Hartford, MI, which operates 4 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 North Elementary School (5.1 mi), Lawrence Elementary School (5.3 mi), South Elementary School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.