Henry Ford Elementary vs Roy Cloud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Roy Cloud Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
636 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Elementary Redwood City, California | Roy Cloud Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2416 of 5,693 | #307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30877 of 50,301 | #5270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 445 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy Cloud Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 41.6).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.2).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 445.
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 Roy Cloud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roy Cloud Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 41.6 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 Roy Cloud Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Elementary: 445. Roy Cloud Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Elementary and Roy Cloud Elementary rank in California?
Henry Ford Elementary is 2416th of 5,693 and Roy Cloud Elementary is 307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).