Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Addison 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Addison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Addison Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Addison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Addison Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Addison Elementary School's ranking?
Addison Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Addison Elementary School often compared to?
Addison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Hays 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 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Addison Elementary School?
331 students attend Addison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Addison Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Addison Elementary School?
Addison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Addison Elementary School offer ?
Addison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Addison Elementary School part of?
Addison Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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