El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto Unified · Grades K-5
532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▼ Declining
El Carmelo Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks El Carmelo Elementary 532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2015 to 91th in 2025 — declining.
El Carmelo Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 155 students tested
El Carmelo Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 314 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34.5% | 39.2% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 34.5% | 24.8% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 19.7% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.9% | 13.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near El Carmelo Elementary
Typical home value $3.45M in zip 94306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near El Carmelo Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Fairmeadow ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.7 mi away75th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 86% - 9Barron Park ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1 mi away1,104th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 63% - 10Palo Verde ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1 mi away236th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 83% - 10Ohlone ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1 mi away46th of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 91% - 10Herbert Hoover ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.1 mi away10th of 5,659
ELA 92% · Math 93% - 10Juana Briones ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.2 mi away27th of 5,659
ELA 90% · Math 89% - 10Walter Hays ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.4 mi away360th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 79% - 10Escondido ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.4 mi away375th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is El Carmelo Elementary in?
El Carmelo Elementary is part of the Palo Alto Unified district in Palo Alto, California.
Is El Carmelo Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Carmelo Elementary 532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Carmelo Elementary?
Asian 39%, White 25%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 13% (314 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Carmelo Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94306 is $3.45M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.