Rocketship Redwood City vs Roy Cloud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Roy Cloud Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
636 students
| Measure | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California | Roy Cloud Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3180 of 5,693 | #307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37441 of 50,301 | #5270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 275 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 34.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 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 31.7).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 34.4).
- •Roy Cloud Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 275.
- •Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school while Roy Cloud Elementary is a public 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 Rocketship Redwood City better than Roy Cloud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roy Cloud Elementary ranks higher (79.5 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 Rocketship Redwood City and Roy Cloud Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Roy Cloud Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocketship Redwood City and Roy Cloud Elementary rank in California?
Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 and Roy Cloud Elementary is 307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).