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Duveneck Elementary

Public Grades K-5

257^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of California elementary schools

Summary

Duveneck Elementary is a high-performing K-5 public school with 376 students, consistently ranking among California's top elementary schools within the elite Palo Alto Unified district.

The school stands out for its remarkable stability, maintaining top-tier academic performance in the 95th to 99th percentile year after year, while some nearby schools like El Carmelo Elementary see more fluctuation. Duveneck is particularly distinguished by its exceptional support for special student populations, with its special education students ranking in the 99th percentile statewide. While all Palo Alto Unified schools perform very well, Duveneck's consistent excellence and effective programs for diverse learners make it a standout.

An important context is the stark contrast between school districts in this area. While Duveneck and its Palo Alto peers like Fairmeadow Elementary and Ohlone Elementary rank above the 90th percentile, schools just blocks away in neighboring districts, such as Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy in the Ravenswood City Elementary district, face significantly different challenges. Within its own high-achieving district, Duveneck demonstrates strong post-pandemic recovery in attendance and a commitment to serving all students effectively.

376

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,186

Per pupil spending ?

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303-2859

(650) 322-5946

District: Palo Alto Unified

Students who attend Duveneck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Frank S. Greene Junior Middle
High:	Palo Alto High

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.4%

White:

19.9%

Hispanic:

19.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (77% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg80%

California avg41%

257^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Palo Alto Unified

41^st of 1,543Palo Alto Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	95.8	257 of 5857	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.0	161 of 5869	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	81 of 5859	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.1	95 of 5883	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	76 of 1417	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	243 of 5789	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	84 of 5662	98.5%	★★★★★
2017	97.0	175 of 5692	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	97.8	80 of 5614	98.6%	★★★★★
2015	98.5	50 of 5611	99.1%	★★★★★
2013	94.3	156 of 5530	97.2%	★★★★★
2012	95.3	71 of 5390	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	96.4	41 of 5377	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	97.0	29 of 5314	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	97.6	23 of 5193	99.6%	★★★★★
2008	97.2	68 of 5113	98.7%	★★★★★
2007	97.7	68 of 5113	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	98.3	37 of 4818	99.2%	★★★★★
2005	98.1	44 of 4822	99.1%	★★★★★
2004	98.6	43 of 4809	99.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.7	54 of 1203	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	41 of 1205	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	84.8	42 of 1190	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	62 of 1154	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	78.9	160 of 1149	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	63 of 1071	94.1%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	99.9	6 of 2585	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.6	139 of 5597	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	158 of 5612	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	83 of 5609	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	125 of 5635	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	50 of 1267	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	191 of 5492	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	98.0	34 of 5413	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	71.2	1134 of 5107	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	93.5	218 of 5087	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	77.9	791 of 4963	84.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	92.1	445 of 5628	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	172 of 5643	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	86 of 5638	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	97.9	84 of 5663	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	95 of 1272	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	279 of 5510	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.5	150 of 5431	97.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	96.6	1 of 610	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.0	32 of 339	90.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	20 of 2847	99.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	219 of 2598	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	194 of 2651	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	26 of 2661	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	23 of 2726	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.2	146 of 2834	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	40 of 2737	98.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2022)100th percentile~ school

Disabled (2019)100th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2025)99th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)92nd percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2024)78th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy82%+33 vs state

Mathematics77%+39 vs state

Science69%+36 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, January 3, 2020

Great for all 3 kids -- only 1 year out of a combined 18 was off. Not a bad ratio for public school. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, September 27, 2010

this skool is 1337 Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duveneck Elementary	Public	K-5	705 Alester Ave.	Palo Alto	94303	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 322-5946	376	18	21.2	13.6%	75 (19.9%)	6 (1.6%)	74 (19.7%)	167 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	45 (12.0%)	95.8	257^th of 5857 public elementary schools	95.6%		97	161^st of 5869 public elementary schools	97.3%	96	69.0		69.0	80.4	78.1	85.7				81.7	76.6	72.7	80.3				76.6	94.6		96.4		96.4	$29,186	$947	$28,239
Walter Hays Elementary	Public	K-5	1525 Middlefield Rd.	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 322-5956	305	15	20.5	17.0%	71 (23.3%)	6 (2.0%)	60 (19.7%)	131 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	32 (10.5%)	94.6	361^st of 5857 public elementary schools	93.8%		96.3	239^th of 5869 public elementary schools	95.9%	122	65.8		65.8	68.9	83.7	75.7				76.0	78.7	80.0	79.0				79.2	90.5				92.9	$30,130	$947	$29,183
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy	Public	K-5	2033 Pulgas Ave.	East Palo Alto	94303	San Mateo County	Ravenswood City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 329-2888	276	15	18.3	89.1%	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	263 (95.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4.5	5845^th of 5857 public elementary schools	0.2%		5.2	5856^th of 5869 public elementary schools	0.2%	11	2.8		2.8	7.3	6.3	5.9				6.5	13.3	4.1	0.0				6.2	94.4		94.4			$30,376	$1,664	$28,712
Addison Elementary	Public	K-5	650 Addison Ave.	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 322-5935	366	19	19.6	17.2%	124 (33.9%)	8 (2.2%)	82 (22.4%)	85 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	58 (15.8%)	93.5	438^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.5%		91.7	594^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.9%	156	67.2		67.2	76.3	72.1	80.3				76.1	70.0	80.6	67.2				73.1	96.2		96.2	96.2	96.2	$27,941	$1,120	$26,821
Ohlone Elementary	Public	K-5	950 Amarillo Ave.	Palo Alto	94303	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 856-1726	464	21	21.8	8.4%	121 (26.1%)	5 (1.1%)	47 (10.1%)	226 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (14.0%)	98.3	46^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.8	94^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.4%	48	81.1		81.1	77.8	88.9	88.0				84.7	91.4	91.8	90.7				91.3	94.7	96.0	96.0	94.7		$27,283	$947	$26,336
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1286 Runnymede St.	East Palo Alto	94303	San Mateo County	Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 614-9100	496	20	24.5	90.7%	3 (0.6%)	29 (5.8%)	428 (86.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	18 (3.6%)	9.5	5661^st of 5857 public elementary schools	3.3%		9.1	5727^th of 5869 public elementary schools	2.4%	66	7.4	16.0	11.5	22.2	10.9	9.3	5.0	15.8	30.0	15.2	31.5	7.3	1.9	10.2	5.5	26.0	13.5						$20,815	$2,465	$18,350
KIPP Valiant Community Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	620 Willow Rd	Menlo Park	94025	San Mateo County	KIPP Valiant Community Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 422-4022	587	31	19.0	90.8%	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.2%)	545 (92.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	6 (1.0%)	10.9	5575^th of 5857 public elementary schools	4.8%		14	5395^th of 5869 public elementary schools	8.1%	180	0.0	14.8	8.7	9.3	21.4	10.5	11.9	37.2	29.1	21.5	30.2	21.4	12.3	12.1	20.9	25.9	20.0	93.0	95.8	93.0	95.8	93.0	$44,090	$3,942	$40,148
El Carmelo Elementary	Public	K-5	3024 Bryant St.	Palo Alto	94306	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 856-0960	282	15	19.2	18.4%	65 (23.0%)	9 (3.2%)	70 (24.8%)	101 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (12.8%)	92.4	510^th of 5857 public elementary schools	91.3%		86	908^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.5%	398	59.6		59.6	73.8	75.8	71.7				74.0	72.7	73.4	72.3				72.9						$28,981	$1,109	$27,872
Palo Verde Elementary	Public	K-5	3450 Louis Rd.	Palo Alto	94303	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 856-1672	334	18	18.8	12.6%	89 (26.6%)	4 (1.2%)	44 (13.2%)	173 (51.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.3%)	96.4	201^st of 5857 public elementary schools	96.6%		97.2	141^st of 5869 public elementary schools	97.6%	60	78.6		78.6	71.4	79.7	82.6				77.8	90.0	80.0	78.6				83.0	96.3					$26,913	$947	$25,966
Costano Elementary	Public	K-5	2695 Fordham St.	East Palo Alto	94303	San Mateo County	Ravenswood City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 329-2830	369	22	17.1	90.0%	9 (2.4%)	27 (7.3%)	269 (72.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (12.5%)	14 (3.8%)	8.8	5694^th of 5857 public elementary schools	2.8%		6.7	5820^th of 5869 public elementary schools	0.8%	126	4.8		4.8	17.0	11.8	19.0				16.1	25.5	7.3	3.2				11.6	97.1		97.1			$33,800	$3,289	$30,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Duveneck Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Duveneck Elementary?

Students at Duveneck Elementary are 44% Asian, 20% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

Is Duveneck Elementary a good school?

Yes! Duveneck Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 257^th of 5857 California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Duveneck Elementary attend?

Students who attend Duveneck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank S. Greene Junior Middle
High : Palo Alto High

How many students attend Duveneck Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended Duveneck Elementary.

What district is Duveneck Elementary in?

Palo Alto Unified

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