Palo Verde Elementary School

3450 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palo Verde 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Palo Verde Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#145 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
34%
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75-79%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
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Hispanic
7%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
30%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Palo Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Fairmeadow 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 Palo Verde Elementary School?
369 students attend Palo Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Palo Verde Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palo Verde Elementary School?
Palo Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palo Verde Elementary School offer ?
Palo Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palo Verde Elementary School part of?
Palo Verde Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring break - No school
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring break - No school
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

1   3/8/2021
Grew up here and went to Palo Verde, graduated from JLS, and Gunn High. Quite xenophobic to international students and 2nd generation Asian Americans. Absolutely no curriculum on diversity, SEL, or class differences. Also, how about EL program and SPED? This school is certainly not equitable like the other neighboring elementary schools. My only advice to the parent community is, LISTEN to your child. If your child does not feel comfortable with the teacher, your child should tell you and you need to bring it up to admin. And if admin doesn't bat an eye, talk to other parents, email the district office for student affairs. The teachers here, the bad ones at least, cruising for retirement think their union will protect their butt. Don't be complacent parents, teach your children that their voice matters. It's serious business if the classroom is not a positive nor supportive one. Don't ever be afraid to ruffle feathers and report, report, report if teachers disrespect, undermine your child.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - What a joke
2   9/26/2007
The school has a very opaque method of determining the teachers for its students. While the school maintains that they try to achieve a balance for each class and try to place the students based on their particular needs, the reality is that the placement is done primarily based on behind the scenes lobbying by the parents. The school officially maintains that such lobbying should not happen. The reality, though, is that the aggressive parents work diligently to make sure their child is placed with the 'better' teacher. Children whose parents who are less involved in school activities or choose to play by the rules are grouped into the less popular teachers. This is a long tradition at this school, and the select group of parents, the management, and the teachers are all partners in this together. Externally, everyone maintains that classroom placement is done by the book. The reality is quite obviouse to everyone, including the children. This is very sad, but I guess those who live in 'Shalow Alto' should learn to play by the alternate set of rules or leave town.
- Posted by Administrator - wheat

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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