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Henry Ford Elementary

2498 Massachusetts Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94061

About Henry Ford Elementary

Henry Ford Elementary is a public school in Redwood City, California. It is part of the Redwood City Elementary School District and serves students in grades K–5. The school has about 450–460 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1. This keeps class sizes even and lessons on track. The curriculum at Henry Ford Elementary is based on standards and focuses on core subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies. It also includes programs that help kids grow socially and emotionally. There are a lot of students from different backgrounds at the school, and many of them are Hispanic/Latino, which is similar to the community around Redwood City. U.S. News says that 40% of students meet or exceed the math proficiency standards and 35% meet the reading proficiency standards. This is just below the average for California. Henry Ford Elementary is paid for by the state and local public schools. The school benefits from strong family and community involvement. People say that the school is friendly, has programs to help students, and is always trying to help them do better in school.

Henry Ford Elementary Contact Information

Address

2498 Massachusetts Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94061

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Phone

(650) 482-2404

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Website

rcsdk8.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 35% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
458
Total Students
$106792
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2250 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henry Ford 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
🎓
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: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 22.49%
Asian 5.02%
Hispanic 66.59%
Black 1.09%
Two+ Races 4.37%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.49%
Asian
5.02%
Hispanic
66.59%
Black
1.09%
Two+ Races
4.37%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 458
44.98%
206 Female
55.02%
252 Male

Student Population

458 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of the Redwood City School District's plan to use more renewable energy, Henry Ford Elementary has started building new solar canopies on campus. These will provide shaded outdoor space, improve sustainability, and save money on energy for students and staff in the long term.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Henry Ford Elementary?

Ans. Yes, there are some after-school care and enrichment programs available.

Q2. Do you offer services for English learners?

Ans. Yes, students get extra help with reading and writing in other languages.

Q3. Is there help for special education students?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students who have trouble learning in certain ways.

Q4. Are parents allowed to help out at school?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part in school activities, yes.

Q5. Do teachers use technology tools in their classrooms?

Ans. Yes, students use digital tools to help them learn.

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

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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