How do these schools compare?
| Metric | El Carmelo Elementary | Henry M. Gunn High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA | Palo Alto, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,643 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| 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 | El Carmelo Elementary | Henry M. Gunn High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,452 | $31,452 |
| District | Palo Alto Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | El Carmelo Elementary | Henry M. Gunn High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.0% | 27.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 35.8% | 46.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | El Carmelo Elementary | Henry M. Gunn High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 33 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 182.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.