- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palo Alto, CA
Greendell
Federal NCES profile for Greendell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062961007797
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greendell earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for California
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greendell has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greendell ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Palo Alto Unified · California
NCES ID 062961007797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Greendell shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-55.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062961007797 · Palo Alto, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 13:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Alto High (1,891 students)
Greendell shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-55.9%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Greendell 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 26
Greendell
26 students
What this shows Greendell reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greendell compares
Greendell is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.5%
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Largest group: Asian at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Greendell 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 Greendell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry M. Gunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greendell'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 other schools in Palo Alto
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greendell
How many students attend Greendell?
Greendell has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greendell?
The student-teacher ratio at Greendell is 13:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greendell?
5.9% of students at Greendell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greendell?
The largest demographic group at Greendell is Asian at 38.5% of enrollment, in Palo Alto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greendell?
Greendell has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Greendell rank among public schools in Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Greendell ranks #17 of 17 public 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 public schools in Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Besides Greendell, 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.