Redwood Elementary

www.redwoodeagles.com/

672 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Redwood Elementary School, located in Shafter, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richland School District. As a primary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal development. The school prides itself on cultivating a "Redwood Eagle" spirit, encouraging students to excel through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and character-building activities.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for the community, providing resources that keep parents and students connected to important events, academic calendars, and district policies. By leveraging a combination of traditional teaching methods and modern educational tools, Redwood Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, ensuring that every child has the support necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

672

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	637
Black	2
Asian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
637 (94.8 %)
White
20 (3.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Richland Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)746-8650
Website:	http://www.redwoodeagles.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 103

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 113