Escondido Elementary School

890 Escondido Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Escondido Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Escondido Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Escondido Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Escondido Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escondido Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#626 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
74%
34%
74%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escondido Elementary School's ranking?
Escondido Elementary School is ranked #626 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Escondido Elementary School often compared to?
Escondido Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Escondido Elementary School?
460 students attend Escondido Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Escondido Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escondido Elementary School?
Escondido Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Escondido Elementary School offer ?
Escondido Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Escondido Elementary School part of?
Escondido Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Early Release Day - Last Day of School
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of School 2026-27 School Year
August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of Full-Day Kindergarten
October 19, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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