PALO VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Palo Verde Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Palo Alto Unified school district, located in Palo Alto, CA with about 399 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Palo Verde 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.
Palo Verde Elementary, located in the 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 focus, a nurturing campus culture, and a deeply involved parent community. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with enrichment programs in areas such as science, technology, and the arts, all while maintaining a strong commitment to supporting the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.
The campus itself is frequently cited for its welcoming, park-like atmosphere, which fosters a sense of community among students, staff, and families. Palo Verde benefits from the robust resources of the Palo Alto community, including active support from the PTA, which helps fund various programs and school events. With its proximity to local parks and the broader Silicon Valley environment, the school provides an engaging, technology-forward learning experience that prepares students for success in the district's middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact Palo Verde Elementary at (650) 856-1672 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palo Alto, CA 94303-4403
(650) 856-1672
PALO VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Palo Alto, CA with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palo Alto Unified
- Total Students:
- 399
- Teachers:
- 21.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 399 students
- Asian
- 41.4%
- White
- 38.1%
- Two or more races
- 12.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.