Palo Verde Elementary School

3450 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 382 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 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Palo Verde Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palo Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palo Verde Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#353 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palo Verde Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palo Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palo Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
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Hispanic
9%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palo Verde Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Palo Verde Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palo Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #353 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palo Verde Elementary School?
382 students attend Palo Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Palo Verde Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Palo Verde Elementary School?
Palo Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Palo Verde Elementary School located?
Palo Verde Elementary School is located in the Palo Verde neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.

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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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