Serving 673 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clifford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifford Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Clifford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifford Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3011 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford Elementary School's ranking?
Clifford Elementary School is ranked #3011 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clifford Elementary School often compared to?
Clifford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy Cloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Clifford Elementary School?
673 students attend Clifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Clifford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford Elementary School?
Clifford Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clifford Elementary School offer ?
Clifford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Clifford Elementary School part of?
Clifford Elementary School is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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