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Costano Elementary

PublicElementaryGrades K–5

2695 Fordham St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303 · (650) 329-2830 · Part of Ravenswood City Elementary School District

East Palo Alto’s School Grade B better than 57% of California school districts

Students
369
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
The gist

What stands out about Costano Elementary

  • Enrollment down 22.3% since 2020–21
  • No state test results published for this school
  • Next stop for East Palo Alto kids: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle

On the path

Where East Palo Alto kids come from and go next. The whole path →

K–5Costano ElementaryYou are here
6–8Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle488 students

2695 Fordham St., East Palo Alto

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten77
Grade 162
Grade 252
Grade 365
Grade 452
Grade 561
Enrollment over time
475’20
400’21
348’22
318’23
369’24

Down 22.3% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 73%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 12%Black 7%Two or more races 4%White 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Costano Elementary from East Palo Alto families.

Other schools in Ravenswood City Elementary School District

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.