SANDPIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandpiper Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary school district, located in Redwood City, CA with about 569 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Sandpiper Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sandpiper Elementary, located in the Redwood Shores neighborhood of Redwood City, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community atmosphere. It consistently ranks well within the state, often praised for fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances core curriculum standards with enrichment opportunities.
The school is strategically situated in a scenic area near the San Francisco Bay, which frequently informs its focus on environmental science and outdoor learning. Sandpiper maintains an active and engaged parent body, which contributes to a wide array of extracurricular activities, school events, and fundraising efforts that bolster classroom resources. With its emphasis on inclusivity, high academic expectations, and community partnership, Sandpiper Elementary is considered a standout institution within the region.
For more information, contact Sandpiper Elementary at (650) 631-5510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Redwood City, CA 94065-2279
(650) 631-5510
SANDPIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Redwood City, CA with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
- Total Students:
- 569
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 569 students
- Asian
- 42.5%
- White
- 34.6%
- Two or more races
- 14.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.