Menlo Park City Elementary School District

181 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027-3102
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Menlo Park City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,708 students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,708 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Menlo Park City Elementary  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
420 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
498 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
20 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,416 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
297
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
308
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,365 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,392 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,365
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,392
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Menlo Park City Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Menlo Park City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Grades: K-5
| 625 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,708 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
52% of Menlo Park City Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Menlo Park City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,392 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 2,708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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