Roy Cloud Elementary

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633 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Roy Cloud Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in the Mount Carmel neighborhood of Redwood City, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is part of the Redwood City School District and is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and community-oriented atmosphere. It is often cited as a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education.

Beyond its core curriculum, Roy Cloud is noted for its active parent involvement and a supportive school culture that emphasizes both personal growth and academic excellence. The campus offers various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students throughout their developmental years. Because of its consistent track record of high test scores and its reputation for a dedicated teaching staff, Roy Cloud remains a sought-after destination for families living within the Redwood City area.

633

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roy Cloud Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	136
Black	3
Asian	60
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	4

White
371 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
136 (21.5 %)
Asian
60 (9.5 %)
Two or More
59 (9.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
Black
3 (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:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2414
Website:	http://roycloud.rcsdk8.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 71

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 73