El Carmelo Elementary vs Herbert Hoover Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto, California | Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #233 of 5,693 | #29 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4528 of 50,301 | #2125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 282 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 94% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 80.8).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 78%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 18.4%).
- •El Carmelo Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.5).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 389 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Elementary ranks higher (85.7 vs 80.8 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Carmelo Elementary: 282. Herbert Hoover Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Carmelo Elementary and Herbert Hoover Elementary rank in California?
El Carmelo Elementary is 233rd of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover Elementary is 29th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).