EL CARMELO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
El Carmelo 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 377 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 19 teachers, El Carmelo 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.
El Carmelo Elementary, located in the heart of the Professorville/Midtown 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 (PAUSD), the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community. It places a significant emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, empathetic, and collaborative learners.
The school is well-regarded for its active parent involvement and a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student well-being. Beyond the core curriculum, El Carmelo offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and school-wide events that help build a strong sense of school spirit. Its location on Bryant Street makes it a hub for the local neighborhood, and it is consistently recognized for maintaining high educational standards while striving to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and prepared for future success.
For more information, contact El Carmelo Elementary at (650) 856-0960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palo Alto, CA 94306-2335
(650) 856-0960
EL CARMELO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palo Alto, CA with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palo Alto Unified
- Total Students:
- 377
- Teachers:
- 19.49
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- 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 377 students
- Asian
- 39.3%
- White
- 32.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Two or more races
- 12.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.