- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palo Alto, CA
Barron Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barron Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062961007802
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barron Park Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barron Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barron Park Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Palo Alto Unified · California
NCES ID 062961007802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Barron Park Elementary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062961007802 · Palo Alto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 27.8:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Alto High (1,891 students)
Barron Park Elementary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barron Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Alto High
Palo Alto High
1,891 students
- Henry M. Gunn
Henry M. Gunn High
1,643 students
- Jane Lathrop S
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
1,002 students
- Frank S. Green 732
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
732 students
- Ellen Fletcher 572
Ellen Fletcher Middle
572 students
- This school 278
Barron Park Elementary
278 students
What this shows Barron Park Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barron Park Elementary compares
Barron Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 27.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Asian at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Barron Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palo Alto Unified reports $28,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barron Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry M. Gunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barron Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Palo Alto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ohlone Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmeadow Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Duveneck Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Addison Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Palo Verde Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barron Park Elementary
How many students attend Barron Park Elementary?
Barron Park Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron Park Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barron Park Elementary?
23.2% of students at Barron Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barron Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barron Park Elementary is Asian at 34.2% of enrollment, in Palo Alto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barron Park Elementary?
Barron Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barron Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Barron Park Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Palo Alto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Besides Barron Park Elementary, Palo Alto Unified also operates Palo Alto High (1,891 students), Henry M. Gunn High (1,643 students), and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (1,002 students). See the Palo Alto Unified district page for the complete list.