Redwood Shores Elementary vs Sandpiper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Shores Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Sandpiper Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | Redwood Shores Elementary Redwood City, California | Sandpiper Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #214 of 5,693 | #110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4326 of 50,301 | #3362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 404 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandpiper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 81.2).
- •Sandpiper Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Sandpiper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Redwood Shores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 10.3%).
- •Redwood Shores Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.2).
- •Sandpiper Elementary is the larger school with 534 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 Redwood Shores Elementary better than Sandpiper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandpiper Elementary ranks higher (83.1 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 Redwood Shores Elementary and Sandpiper Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Shores Elementary: 404. Sandpiper Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Shores Elementary and Sandpiper Elementary rank in California?
Redwood Shores Elementary is 214th of 5,693 and Sandpiper Elementary is 110th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).