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Redwood Shores Elementary

225 Shearwater Pkwy., Redwood City, CA, 94065

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 102 of 6840 in California

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About Redwood Shores Elementary

Redwood Shores Elementary School is a public school in Redwood City, California, that serves students in grades K–5 in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. The school has about 400 to 410 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is close to the average for schools in California. Redwood Shores Elementary has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and social-emotional learning. It also has enrichment programs that help students grow in all areas. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. About 70% of them are from minority backgrounds, and a lot of them are Asian or multiracial. According to U.S. News data, 82% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and 77% show proficiency in reading. The state and local public schools pay for Redwood Shores Elementary, and the school gets a lot of help from families and the community. The school is in a family-friendly part of Redwood City and is known for its high academic standards, welcoming atmosphere, and consistent student success.

Redwood Shores Elementary Contact Information

Address

225 Shearwater Pkwy., Redwood City, CA, 94065

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Phone

(650) 802-8060

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 77% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
408
Total Students
$118192
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 102 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Redwood Shores 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 4:00 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 28.19%
Asian 43.63%
Hispanic 10.78%
Black 0.74%
Two+ Races 16.18%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.19%
Asian
43.63%
Hispanic
10.78%
Black
0.74%
Two+ Races
16.18%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 408
48.04%
196 Female
51.96%
212 Male

Student Population

408 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

816 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Redwood Shores Elementary is still one of the best schools in California for math and reading combined, with student achievement well above state averages. This is a good sign for families who are getting ready to enroll their children for the new school year.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Redwood Shores Elementary?

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

Q2. Do you offer services for people who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, students get help with both their language and their schoolwork.

Q3. Does the school offer services for special education?

Ans. Yes, there is help for students who need it.

Q4. Is it possible for parents to help out at school?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part in school events.

Q5. Do teachers use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, digital tools help with learning and teaching.

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

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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
SLB

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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