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Juana Briones Elementary

4100 Orme St., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 112 of 6840 in California

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About Juana Briones Elementary

Juana Briones Elementary is a public school in Palo Alto, California, that teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 456 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 19:1. This makes it easier for teachers to give each student the attention they need and teach them in a balanced way. The main goals of Juana Briones Elementary are to help students improve their reading and writing skills and to give them extra help with science, art, music, and technology. The school has a lot of minority students from different cultural backgrounds, which is a good sign of Palo Alto's diverse and academically active community. About 82% of students are good at math, and about 87% of students read at or above grade level. The amount spent on each student is about the same as the district's average. Families looking for the best elementary school in California often look at schools in this district that do well. Overall, Juana Briones Elementary has a supportive learning environment and consistently high academic performance.

Juana Briones Elementary Contact Information

Address

4100 Orme St., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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Phone

(650) 856-0877

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Website

pausd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 87%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 87% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
260
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Juana Briones 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
🚀
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: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 31.92%
Asian 46.15%
Hispanic 9.62%
Black 1.54%
Two+ Races 10.77%
Native Am. 0%
White
31.92%
Asian
46.15%
Hispanic
9.62%
Black
1.54%
Two+ Races
10.77%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 260
49.23%
128 Female
50.77%
132 Male

Student Population

260 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Juana Briones Elementary held a fun family engagement night to celebrate student success. The night featured classroom projects, STEM activities, and creative arts presentations. During a school assembly, students were also praised for their academic progress and good citizenship.

FAQ

Q1. Does Juana Briones Elementary have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers after-school activities and childcare for students.

Q2. Does Juana Briones Elementary have a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)?

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

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

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

Q4. How does Juana Briones Elementary School use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Classrooms use digital devices and online tools to make learning more interactive.

Q5. Do schools want parents to get involved in activities?

Ans. Families can volunteer, join committees, and go to school-wide events, yes.

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

WR

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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