Barron Park Elementary vs El Carmelo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron Park Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto, California | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #627 of 5,693 | #233 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9025 of 50,301 | #4528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Carmelo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 73.3).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 29.9%).
- •Barron Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.1).
- •El Carmelo Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barron Park Elementary better than El Carmelo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Carmelo Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 73.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barron Park Elementary and El Carmelo Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Park Elementary: 278. El Carmelo Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Park Elementary and El Carmelo Elementary rank in California?
Barron Park Elementary is 627th of 5,693 and El Carmelo Elementary is 233rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).