ADDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Addison Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palo Alto Unified school district, located in Palo Alto, CA with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Addison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Addison Elementary School, located in the Professorville neighborhood of Palo Alto, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Palo Alto Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. Its historic campus is centrally located near downtown Palo Alto, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its active parent-teacher association, which helps fund enrichment programs, technology resources, and community-building events. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Addison Elementary maintains a reputation for high test scores and a balanced educational philosophy that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and civic engagement.
For more information, contact Addison Elementary at (650) 322-5935 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palo Alto, CA 94301-3206
(650) 322-5935
ADDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palo Alto, CA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palo Alto Unified
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 22.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 435 students
- White
- 48.7%
- Asian
- 20.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 12.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.