Oak Knoll Elementary vs Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students
| Measure | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California | Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #42 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #2414 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 574 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Menlo Park | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 20%).
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 19.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 15.
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 Oak Knoll Elementary better than Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oak Knoll Elementary and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Knoll Elementary and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford rank in California?
Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).