Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Carmelo 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Carmelo 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
School Overview
El Carmelo Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Carmelo 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 El Carmelo Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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 El Carmelo Elementary School's ranking?
El Carmelo 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 El Carmelo Elementary School often compared to?
El Carmelo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palo Verde Elementary School, Fairmeadow 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 El Carmelo Elementary School?
317 students attend El Carmelo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of El Carmelo Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 19:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is El Carmelo Elementary School located?
El Carmelo Elementary School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Midtown.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2022
Found this, graduated a few years ago and I'm currently in high school. Great school, nice teachers, also prepped me a lot for middle school which allowed for me to do well in high school. Although I don't know if the teaching style changed in the time I was gone (heard they got rid of most field trips and aren't doing as fun schoolwork as they did when I was there but take that with a grain of salt, IDK how accurate it is). Many of my best memories were made here though,
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