Clifford Elementary

225 Clifford Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062

clifford.rcsdk8.net/

682 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clifford Elementary School, located at 225 Clifford Ave. in Redwood City, California, serves as a prominent TK–8 institution within the Redwood City School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering academic growth and character development across a diverse student body. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and the transition to high school, emphasizing both core academics and extracurricular enrichment.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are key components of its operational philosophy. By offering an integrated K–8 environment, Clifford Elementary provides students with a consistent academic trajectory and a supportive social atmosphere. Its location in Redwood City allows it to draw upon the resources of the Silicon Valley region, often incorporating modern educational standards and community-focused programs to prepare students for the challenges of 21st-century learning.

682

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	337
Black	5
Asian	43
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
337 (49.4 %)
White
247 (36.2 %)
Asian
43 (6.3 %)
Two or More
43 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2402
Website:	http://clifford.rcsdk8.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 99

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 71