Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duveneck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Duveneck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Duveneck Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Duveneck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duveneck Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Duveneck Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Duveneck Elementary School often compared to?
Duveneck 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Duveneck Elementary School?
346 students attend Duveneck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Duveneck Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duveneck Elementary School?
Duveneck Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Duveneck Elementary School offer ?
Duveneck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Duveneck Elementary School part of?
Duveneck Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Duveneck Elementary School located?
Duveneck Elementary School is located in the Duveneck And St Francis neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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