Redwood Elementary vs Smith River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Elementary
Crescent City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
Smith River Elementary
Smith River · Public elementary · Grades K–8
258 students
| Measure | Redwood Elementary Crescent City, California | Smith River Elementary Smith River, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3015 of 5,693 | #3762 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36216 of 50,301 | #41484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 452 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Crescent City | Smith River |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 25.4).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 67.8%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.8).
- •Redwood Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 258.
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 Redwood Elementary better than Smith River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Elementary ranks higher (33.6 vs 25.4 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 Redwood Elementary and Smith River Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Crescent City and Smith River in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Elementary: 452. Smith River Elementary: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Elementary and Smith River Elementary rank in California?
Redwood Elementary is 3015th of 5,693 and Smith River Elementary is 3762nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).