Ohlone Elementary School

About Ohlone Elementary School

Ohlone Elementary School is a public school in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly half of the students coming from families of color. At Ohlone, students are taught with a focus on the whole child, with an emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development. The school also offers a wide variety of enrichment activities, including music, art, and physical education. Ohlone is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and provides a variety of resources and supports for students and families. Ohlone Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a focus on the whole child and a commitment to equity and inclusion, Ohlone is a place where students can thrive.

Address:	950 Amarillo Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone:	(650) 856-1726
Site:	ohlone.pausd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	438 students

Overview Ohlone Elementary School

Ohlone Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ohlone Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Ohlone Elementary School

Ohlone Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ohlone Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.