Very Good
#947 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Redwood Elementary
Elementary School · Hartford Public Schools · Hartford, MI
A Hartford Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
395 Woodside Drive, Hartford, MI 49057
- Math 22% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redwood Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), 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
$56,375
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hartford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Redwood Elementary is listed in Hartford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redwood Elementary
Redwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Hartford, MI, part of Hartford Public Schools, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redwood Elementary
What grades does Redwood Elementary serve?
Redwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 17:1. 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 MI?
Redwood Elementary ranks #947 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Redwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Redwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
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?
89.0% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (269) 621-7300
- Area population (ZIP 49057)
- 6,405
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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