Addison Elementary

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Addison Elementary School, located in the Professorville neighborhood of Palo Alto, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Palo Alto Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. Its historic campus is centrally located near downtown Palo Alto, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its active parent-teacher association, which helps fund enrichment programs, technology resources, and community-building events. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Addison Elementary maintains a reputation for high test scores and a balanced educational philosophy that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and civic engagement.

366

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Addison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	82
Black	8
Asian	85
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
124 (34.0%)
Asian
85 (23.3%)
Hispanic
82 (22.5%)
Two or More
58 (15.9%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
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:	Palo Alto Unified
Phone:	(650)322-5935
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
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 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66