El Carmelo Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Carmelo Elementary School's ranking?
El Carmelo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend El Carmelo Elementary School?
295 students attend El Carmelo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of El Carmelo Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Carmelo Elementary School?
El Carmelo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Carmelo Elementary School offer ?
El Carmelo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Carmelo Elementary School part of?
El Carmelo Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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