El Carmelo Elementary

317 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

317

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Carmelo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	119
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
119 (37.5 %)
White
82 (25.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (22.4 %)
Two or More
39 (12.3 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palo Alto Unified
Phone:	(650)856-0960
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 57