Sandpiper Elementary

801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065

534 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sandpiper Elementary, located in the Redwood Shores neighborhood of Redwood City, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community atmosphere. It consistently ranks well within the state, often praised for fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances core curriculum standards with enrichment opportunities.

The school is strategically situated in a scenic area near the San Francisco Bay, which frequently informs its focus on environmental science and outdoor learning. Sandpiper maintains an active and engaged parent body, which contributes to a wide array of extracurricular activities, school events, and fundraising efforts that bolster classroom resources. With its emphasis on inclusivity, high academic expectations, and community partnership, Sandpiper Elementary is considered a standout institution within the region.

534

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandpiper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	69
Black	3
Asian	248
Two or More	98
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
248 (46.4%)
White
115 (21.5%)
Two or More
98 (18.4%)
Hispanic
69 (12.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Phone:	(650)631-5510
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 103

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 49