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Ohlone Elementary

950 Amarillo Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94303

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 73 of 6840 in California

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About Ohlone Elementary

Ohlone Elementary is a public school in Palo Alto, California, that teaches kids in grades K–5. The school has between 490 students, and each teacher works with 19 of them. Ohlone Elementary teaches kids math and reading well and gives them classes in art, music, science, and technology to help them grow in all areas. Palo Alto High School has a lot of students from different cultures who are minorities. This is a good example of the city's diverse and academically engaged community. About 84% of students are good at math and reading. The amount of money spent on each student is about the same as the district average, which is usually higher than the state average because of local funding. Ohlone Elementary is in a neighborhood where homes are worth a lot of money and parents are involved. Families exploring the best elementary school in California often review high-performing schools in this district. Overall, Ohlone Elementary shows consistent academic achievement and a supportive learning environment.

Ohlone Elementary Contact Information

Address

950 Amarillo Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94303

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Phone

(650) 856-1726

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Website

pausd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 84%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 84% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
448
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 73 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ohlone 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
🏆
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: 8:15 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 28.57%
Asian 45.31%
Hispanic 10.27%
Black 1.34%
Two+ Races 14.51%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.57%
Asian
45.31%
Hispanic
10.27%
Black
1.34%
Two+ Races
14.51%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 448
48.21%
216 Female
51.79%
232 Male

Student Population

448 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ohlone Elementary had a fun family learning night not too long ago. Students led projects in reading and writing, STEM, and the arts. Families and staff are still working together to make a space that is welcoming and encourages creativity, curiosity, and student success.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ohlone Elementary School offer care after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs and activities that students can do after school to learn more.

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

Ans. An active PTA does help with school events, raising money, and getting involved in the community.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

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

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

Ans. Students use digital devices and online tools to make learning in the classroom better.

Q5. Are there ways for families to get involved?

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

PS

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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