Excellent
#868 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Roy Cloud Elementary
Elementary School · Redwood City Elementary · Redwood City, CA
A Redwood City Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3790 Red Oak Way, Redwood City, CA 94061
- Math 59% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roy Cloud Elementary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roy Cloud Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood City), 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
$141,599
Median home value
$1,938,300
Median rent
$2,818/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weingarten Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Weingarten Childrens CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Henry Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Redwood City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $20,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roy Cloud Elementary is listed in Redwood City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roy Cloud Elementary
Roy Cloud Elementary is a public elementary school in Redwood City, CA, part of Redwood City Elementary, serving approximately 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy Cloud Elementary
What grades does Roy Cloud Elementary serve?
Roy Cloud Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Roy Cloud Elementary?
Roy Cloud Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Cloud Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Cloud Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy Cloud Elementary rank in CA?
Roy Cloud Elementary ranks #868 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Roy Cloud Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy Cloud Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Roy Cloud Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy Cloud Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roy Cloud Elementary a charter school?
No, Roy Cloud Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy Cloud Elementary a Title I school?
No, Roy Cloud Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy Cloud Elementary?
11.1% of students at Roy Cloud 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (650) 482-2414
- Area population (ZIP 94061)
- 37,369
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 94061; 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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