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The Primary School of East Palo Alto
The Primary School - East Palo Alto, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary/middle school in East Palo Alto, California, that describes itself as an independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location East Palo Alto, California
Governance Independent (Private) School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Students 390
Locale Suburban
Director of Schools Jesse Hinueber
Demographics
Percentage of students*
20%
English Learners
—
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 10%
Hispanic or Latino 72%
White 1%
2+ Races —
Why The Primary School of East Palo Alto was nominated
The Primary School centers the whole-child so that all children, regardless of the barriers they face can overcome them and be prepared to learn. Their partner with parents, have comprehensive wraparound services and start early (several years before kindergarten). , The Primary School brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and health care professionals to support them. The model starts early, is trauma sensitive and culturally responsive, and includes a parent support program., The Primary School implements an innovative model, The Parent Program, a series of individual and group coaching experiences that addresses the needs of two generations—parents and their children—to strengthen their lives together.
Student experience design
The Primary School model brings together all of the adults in a child’s life — including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers — starting from an early age. Our aim is that through this comprehensive approach, children and families most impacted by systemic inequities receive the multidisciplinary support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive. Our approach has three defining characteristics: - We start early. We start working with children as young as 12 months and provide full-time school starting at age three to reach them at a critical stage in development. - We partner with parents. We believe that when parents thrive, children thrive, so we support the wellness and growth of parents alongside the growth of their children. - We integrate services. Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
3-4 years
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SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
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Trauma-informed Practices |
5+ years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Culturally Responsive Practices
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Mental Health Services
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Conferences
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.