Barron Park Elementary School

About Barron Park Elementary School

Barron Park Elementary School is a public school located in Palo Alto, California. It is part of the Palo Alto Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. Barron Park Elementary School is known for its outstanding academic programs, dedicated teachers, and supportive community.
At Barron Park Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their strengths. The school offers a variety of educational programs, including music, art, physical education, and technology. Students also have access to a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school also has a strong focus on social-emotional learning. Through a variety of activities, students learn to identify and express their feelings, build relationships, and develop a sense of self-esteem and self-confidence.
Barron Park Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming community. It is a place where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, and where families and teachers work together to ensure a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Address:	800 Barron Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone:	(650) 858-0508
Site:	barron.pausd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	203 students

Overview Barron Park Elementary School

Barron Park Elementary School serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Barron Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Barron Park Elementary School

Barron Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Barron Park Elementary School is 0.74, 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.