Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Redwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Redwood Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
30%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Elementary School's ranking?
Redwood Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Redwood Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bovina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?
379 students attend Redwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Redwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Redwood Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Redwood Elementary School part of?
Redwood Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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