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Barron Park Elementary

800 Barron Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 785 of 6856 in California

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About Barron Park Elementary

In Palo Alto, California, Barron Park Elementary is a public school for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are 344 students at the school, and there is a good student-to-teacher ratio of about 17 to 1. This gives teachers the chance to work with each student alone and in small groups. Barron Park Elementary School gives students a well-rounded education by focusing on reading and math and offering extra programs in science, art, music, and technology. There are a lot of minority students, and they come from many different cultures and backgrounds. About 62% of students are good at math and about 72% are good at reading. Barron Park Elementary is in a neighborhood where homes are worth a lot of money and parents are very involved, so it's good for families to be involved. Families researching the best elementary school in California often consider schools in this district. Overall, Barron Park Elementary demonstrates consistent academic performance and a supportive learning environment.

Barron Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

800 Barron Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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Phone

(650) 858-0508

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Website

pausd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
229
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 785 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Barron Park Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.95%
Asian 32.75%
Hispanic 25.76%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 11.79%
Native Am. 0%
White
27.95%
Asian
32.75%
Hispanic
25.76%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
11.79%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 229
46.72%
107 Female
53.28%
122 Male

Student Population

229 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Barron Park Elementary just had a fun family STEM and literacy night to celebrate what the students had learned. The campus is still working to create a welcoming, collaborative space that promotes new ideas, curiosity, and active participation in the community.

FAQ

Q1. Does Barron Park Elementary have programs that help kids learn more after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has clubs and activities after school that are both fun and educational.

Q2. Does Barron Park Elementary have a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)?

Ans. Yes, an active PTA helps with school events, programs, and projects that bring people together.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school has counseling services, special education programs, and help with learning English.

Q4. How does Barron Park Elementary use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital tools and devices are available in classrooms to help with blended and interactive learning.

Q5. Can parents get involved?

Ans. Yes, parents can help out, join school committees, and go to regular school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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