Redwood Heights Elementary

www.ousd.org/redwoodheights

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Redwood Heights Elementary is a public school located in the Redwood Heights neighborhood of Oakland, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. It is part of the Oakland Unified School District and is situated in a quiet, residential area, providing a stable and focused learning environment for its student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment programs that supplement the core curriculum. Because of its location in a highly engaged neighborhood, Redwood Heights is known for having a robust Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various events, fundraisers, and extracurricular activities. This support system helps foster a collaborative culture between families, educators, and the surrounding community, making it a popular choice for families residing in the Oakland hills area.

369

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redwood Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	75
Black	50
Asian	37
Two or More	95
American Indian	2

White
110 (29.8 %)
Two or More
95 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
75 (20.3 %)
Black
50 (13.6 %)
Asian
37 (10.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2148
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/redwoodheights
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Redwood Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Redwood Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	45.3%
Male	202	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)