Henry Ford Elementary

2498 Massachusetts Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Henry Ford Elementary is a public school located in Redwood City, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Redwood City School District, the campus is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-centered environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a sense of belonging for its diverse student body, aiming to prepare young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Henry Ford Elementary prioritizes the development of the "whole child" through various social-emotional learning initiatives and engagement programs. The school benefits from its location in Redwood City, utilizing local resources to enhance the student experience. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, the school works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged participants in their own education.

448

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	294
Black	3
Asian	25
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
294 (65.6 %)
White
103 (23.0 %)
Asian
25 (5.6 %)
Two or More
20 (4.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)482-2404
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84