How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairmeadow Elementary | Palo Verde Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA | Palo Alto, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 425 | 334 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 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 | Fairmeadow Elementary | Palo Verde Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,442 | $28,442 |
| District | Palo Alto Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairmeadow Elementary | Palo Verde Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.9% | 26.6% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 48.0% | 51.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairmeadow Elementary | Palo Verde Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.