Almond Elementary

www.almondschool.org

354 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Almond Elementary School, located in the prestigious community of Los Altos, California, serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Los Altos School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, high parental involvement, and a supportive, close-knit campus culture. It consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, emphasizing a balanced curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic rigor, Almond Elementary places a significant emphasis on building a well-rounded educational experience through various enrichment programs and community initiatives. The school leverages the active participation of its parent-teacher association to provide resources that enhance the classroom environment, including technology integration and specialized extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both individual student growth and a collaborative school spirit, Almond Elementary maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of excellence within the Los Altos community.

354

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Almond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	60
Black	1
Asian	137
Two or More	58

Asian
137 (38.7%)
White
98 (27.7%)
Hispanic
60 (16.9%)
Two or More
58 (16.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Altos Elementary
Phone:	(650)917-5400
Website:	http://www.almondschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 59