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El Carmelo Elementary

3024 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 243 of 6840 in California

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About El Carmelo Elementary

El Carmelo Elementary is a public school in Palo Alto, California, that teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 478 kids at the school, and each teacher has 20 kids to teach. It also has extra activities in music, art, science, and technology. The school has a lot of minority students from different cultural backgrounds, which is a good reflection of the diverse and academically active community of Palo Alto. About 77% of students are good at math and reading. The amount of money spent on each student is about the same as the district's average, which is usually higher than the state average because the district gets more money from its own sources. Families are very involved in the neighborhood where El Carmelo Elementary is located, and homes there are worth a lot of money. Families exploring the best elementary school in California often review schools in this district. El Carmelo Elementary is a good place to learn and has a good academic record overall.

El Carmelo Elementary Contact Information

Address

3024 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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Phone

(650) 856-0960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 77% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
314
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 243 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at El Carmelo 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 24.84%
Asian 39.17%
Hispanic 19.75%
Black 2.23%
Two+ Races 13.38%
Native Am. 0%
White
24.84%
Asian
39.17%
Hispanic
19.75%
Black
2.23%
Two+ Races
13.38%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 314
45.86%
144 Female
54.14%
170 Male

Student Population

314 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, El Carmelo Elementary School had a fun night for the families to celebrate the students' achievements. There were STEM activities, classroom showcases, and art projects. Students were praised for their academic progress and good citizenship at a campus assembly.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at El Carmelo Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for kids to do after school and for them to be cared for.

Q2. Is there a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at El Carmelo Elementary?

Ans. Yes, an active PTA helps with school events, raising money, and getting involved in the community.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school has programs for English Language Development (ELD), counseling, and special education.

Q4. How does El Carmelo Elementary School use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Students can use digital learning tools and devices to help them learn in the classroom.

Q5. Can parents get involved?

Ans. Yes, parents can help out, join school committees, and go to meetings and events that happen all the time.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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