Duveneck Elementary School

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Duveneck Elementary School.

Duveneck Elementary School is an elementary school located in Palo Alto, California on Alester Avenue near U.S. Route 101. It is part of the Palo Alto Unified School District.

Originally called Green Gables, it was renamed in 1982, when the school was combined with Crescent Park Elementary. The name "Duveneck Elementary School" was chosen in honor of Frank and Josephine Duveneck, noted local philanthropists. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Students from Duveneck attend Jordan Middle School and Palo Alto High School. School colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is the dragon. Graduates from Duveneck usually go to Jordan Middle School

As of 2006, the school principal is Larry Thomas. The school enrolls an average of 450 students annually. Only 3.2% of the students qualify for the free lunch program, compared to the state average of 39.4%.