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#4298 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Redwood Elementary
Elementary School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA
A Fontana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
8570 Redwood Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
- Math 25% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redwood Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fontana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,198
Median home value
$433,600
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Gold CanyonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Beech Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| East Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 629 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fontana Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #14 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Redwood Elementary is listed in Fontana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,298 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redwood Elementary
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redwood Elementary rank in CA?
Redwood Elementary ranks #4,298 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Redwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Redwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Redwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redwood Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Redwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Redwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Redwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redwood Elementary?
79.5% of students at Redwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (909) 357-5740
- Area population (ZIP 92335)
- 95,295
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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