El Carmelo Elementary vs Escondido Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
Escondido Elementary
Stanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto, California | Escondido Elementary Stanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 5,693 | #501 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4528 of 50,301 | #7393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 282 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| city | Palo Alto | Stanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Carmelo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 75.9).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 20.6%).
- •Escondido Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.1).
- •Escondido Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 282.
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 El Carmelo Elementary better than Escondido Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Carmelo Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 75.9 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 El Carmelo Elementary and Escondido Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Stanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Carmelo Elementary: 282. Escondido Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Carmelo Elementary and Escondido Elementary rank in California?
El Carmelo Elementary is 233rd of 5,693 and Escondido Elementary is 501st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).