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Packard Children's Hospital/stanford
School · Palo Alto Unified
725 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
9.2 / 10
Exceptional
About Packard Children's Hospital/stanford
Packard Children's Hospital/stanford is a public school in Palo Alto, CA, part of the Palo Alto Unified. The school serves approximately 20 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $162,569, where 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 20 students, Packard Children's Hospital/stanford is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5:1, Packard Children's Hospital/stanford offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 725 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone
- (650) 497-8230
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
725 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Packard Children's Hospital/stanford may also want to explore other schools in the area. Escondido Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Stanford). Another option is Menlo-Atherton High (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Atherton). Additionally, Oak Knoll Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| VR School of AI (Campus 113355) Stanford | 0.9 mi | — |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES MENLO PARK Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| Hillview Middle Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| MiaPrep Online High School Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| Tru Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | — |
| Escondido Elementary Stanford | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Menlo Atherton | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$162,569
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,496/mo
Population
4,731
College Educated
82%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
40.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Packard Children's Hospital/stanford has a median household income of $162,569. It is a well-educated community where 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $2,000,001, with a median rent of $3,496/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Packard Children's Hospital/stanford
What grades does Packard Children's Hospital/stanford serve?
Packard Children's Hospital/stanford serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Packard Children's Hospital/stanford?
Packard Children's Hospital/stanford has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Packard Children's Hospital/stanford?
The student-teacher ratio at Packard Children's Hospital/stanford is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Packard Children's Hospital/stanford a charter school?
No, Packard Children's Hospital/stanford is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Packard Children's Hospital/stanford a Title I school?
No, Packard Children's Hospital/stanford is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Packard Children's Hospital/stanford?
30.0% of students at Packard Children's Hospital/stanford qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,256/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Palo Alto). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 497-8230
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Palo Alto Unified- District Enrollment
- 10,271
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,533
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