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Clifford Elementary

225 Clifford Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94062

About Clifford Elementary

Clifford Elementary is a public K–8 school in Redwood City, California. It serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade in the Redwood City Elementary School District. There are about 670–680 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is 20:1. This helps keep class sizes balanced and allows for personalized instruction. Clifford Elementary has a standards-based academic program that focuses on literacy, math, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment activities that help students grow. The student body is very diverse, with about 63% of students coming from minority backgrounds, mostly Hispanic/Latino. This makes for a multicultural learning environment. According to U.S. News, 44% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and 54% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. Both of these numbers are higher than the state average in California. The state and local governments give money to Clifford Elementary, and the school gets a lot of support from families and the community. The school is in a family-friendly part of Redwood City and provides a supportive learning environment and steady academic progress.

Clifford Elementary Contact Information

Address

225 Clifford Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94062

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Phone

(650) 482-2402

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 54% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
673
Total Students
$106792
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1856 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Clifford Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37%
Asian 6.24%
Hispanic 47.7%
Black 0.74%
Two+ Races 7.58%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
37%
Asian
6.24%
Hispanic
47.7%
Black
0.74%
Two+ Races
7.58%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 673
47.85%
322 Female
52.15%
351 Male

Student Population

673 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1346 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of the Redwood City School District's new solar canopy program, Clifford Elementary is getting solar panels installed on its campus. These panels will help the school be more environmentally friendly and provide shaded outdoor spaces. The upgrades will begin in the winter of 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does Clifford Elementary School have middle school grades?

Ans. Yes, the school serves students in elementary school and up to eighth grade.

Q2. Are there programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, the school does offer some after-school care and fun activities.

Q3. Does Clifford Elementary help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, students who are learning English get extra help with their language skills.

Q4. Is there help for special education students?

Ans. Yes, students with learning or developmental needs can get help.

Q5. Do schools want parents to get involved in school events?

Ans. Families are welcome to help out and take part in school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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