Redway Elementary

272 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Redway Elementary School, located in the rural community of Redway, California, serves as a central hub for K-5 education within the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District. Nestled in a region known for its dense redwood forests and rugged terrain, the school reflects the unique character of its community. It provides a foundational educational experience for local children, emphasizing core academics while working to navigate the challenges often faced by small, isolated school districts in Northern California.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Redway Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Humboldt County community. The school environment typically prioritizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. While the school manages the logistical constraints common to rural districts, it remains a vital resource for fostering early childhood development and community cohesion in the heart of the Redway area.

272

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	91
Black	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	7

White
128 (47.1%)
Hispanic
91 (33.5%)
Two or More
45 (16.5%)
American Indian
7 (2.6%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
Phone:	(707)923-2526
Website:	http://sohumusd.com/redway/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 35