Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duveneck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duveneck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Duveneck Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duveneck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duveneck Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duveneck Elementary School's ranking?
Duveneck Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Duveneck Elementary School often compared to?
Duveneck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Hays Elementary School, Addison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Duveneck Elementary School?
356 students attend Duveneck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Duveneck Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duveneck Elementary School?
Duveneck Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Duveneck Elementary School offer ?
Duveneck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Duveneck Elementary School part of?
Duveneck Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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