Very Good
#3467 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Redwood Elementary
Elementary School · Fort Bragg Unified
324 South Lincoln St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,467 of 9,539
In Fort Bragg
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Fort Bragg Unified
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Redwood Elementary
Elementary School in Fort Bragg · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
San Jose Sanchez Del Rio Catholic School
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About Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Bragg, CA, part of Fort Bragg Unified. Redwood Elementary serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Redwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,467 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
55% of students at Redwood Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Redwood Elementary Compares
See how Redwood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
324 South Lincoln St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Redwood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Three Rivers Charter (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mendocino K-8 (rated 7.6/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Mendocino), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sherwood (rated 6.8/10, 19.1 miles away, in nearby Willits), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Bragg, see our Fort Bragg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 29.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Sanchez Del Rio Catholic School Fort Bragg | 0.2 mi | — |
| Noyo High (Continuation) Fort Bragg | 0.3 mi | — |
| Lighthouse Community Day Fort Bragg | 0.3 mi | — |
| Shelter Cove Fort Bragg | 0.3 mi | — |
| Dana Gray Elementary Fort Bragg | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Fort Bragg Middle Fort Bragg | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Noyo Hill Private School Fort Bragg | 1.3 mi | — |
| Three Rivers Charter Fort Bragg | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Montessori del Mar Community School Fort Bragg | 2.4 mi | — |
| Mendocino K-8 Mendocino | 8.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Mendocino Sunrise High Mendocino | 9.0 mi | — |
| Mendocino High Mendocino | 9.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Mendocino Alternative Mendocino | 9.0 mi | — |
| Albion Elementary Albion | 15.6 mi | — |
| Comptche Elementary Comptche | 16.0 mi | — |
| Sherwood Willits | 19.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Laytonville High Laytonville | 23.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Laytonville Elementary Laytonville | 23.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Leggett Valley High Leggett | 29.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95437 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,061
Median Home Value
$541,400
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
Population
15,106
College Educated
26.4%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
50.2
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|---|---|
| Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura, CA | 7.0 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 7.0 |
| Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, CA | 7.0 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA | 7.0 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA | 7.0 |
| Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Redwood Elementary
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 16.1:1. 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 #3,467 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Redwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Redwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
80.8% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.7%
- Phone
- (707) 961-2860
Resources & Links
District
Fort Bragg Unified- District Enrollment
- 1,678
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,492
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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