How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Almond Elementary | Mariano Castro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Altos, CA | Mountain View, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 354 | 248 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 74.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Almond Elementary | Mariano Castro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,999 | $22,471 |
| District | Los Altos School District | Mountain View Whisman School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Almond Elementary | Mariano Castro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.7% | 3.6% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 91.1% |
| Asian | 38.7% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 16.4% | 0.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Almond Elementary | Mariano Castro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 266:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.9% | 33.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.