Addison Elementary School

650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Addison Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Addison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Addison Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

Addison Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Addison Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#441 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
34%
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75-79%
47%
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55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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Asian
23%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
34%
20%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.76
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(22-23)
16.1%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Addison Elementary School's ranking?
Addison Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Addison Elementary School often compared to?
Addison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Hays Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Addison Elementary School?
366 students attend Addison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Addison Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Addison Elementary School?
Addison Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Addison Elementary School offer ?
Addison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Addison Elementary School part of?
Addison Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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