Henry Ford Elementary vs Rocketship Redwood City
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Elementary Redwood City, California | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2416 of 5,693 | #3180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30877 of 50,301 | #37441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 34.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 31.7).
- •Rocketship Redwood City does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Henry Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Henry Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Henry Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 34.4).
- •Henry Ford Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 275.
- •Henry Ford Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Henry Ford Elementary better than Rocketship Redwood City?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 31.7 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 Henry Ford Elementary and Rocketship Redwood City?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Elementary: 445. Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Elementary and Rocketship Redwood City rank in California?
Henry Ford Elementary is 2416th of 5,693 and Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).