Redwood Elementary

6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531

www.rwelementary.org

477 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Redwood Elementary School, located in Crescent City, California, is a key part of the Del Norte County Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills and personal development within a supportive environment. The school’s proximity to the scenic Pacific coast and the redwood forests influences its identity as a community-centered institution dedicated to nurturing students during their formative years.

As part of the broader Del Norte school system, Redwood Elementary integrates state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. The school’s digital presence through the district website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, Redwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

477

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	84
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	63
American Indian	48

White
266 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
84 (17.6 %)
Two or More
63 (13.2 %)
American Indian
48 (10.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Del Norte County Unified
Phone:	(707)464-0360
Website:	http://www.rwelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 50