Foster City Elementary vs Redwood Shores Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster City Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
Redwood Shores Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Foster City Elementary Foster City, California | Redwood Shores Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 5,693 | #214 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3735 of 50,301 | #4326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 624 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| city | Foster City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 81.2).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Redwood Shores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 12%).
- •Redwood Shores Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.5).
- •Foster City Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster City Elementary better than Redwood Shores Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster City Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 81.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foster City Elementary and Redwood Shores Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster City Elementary: 624. Redwood Shores Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster City Elementary and Redwood Shores Elementary rank in California?
Foster City Elementary is 153rd of 5,693 and Redwood Shores Elementary is 214th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).