Encinal Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Encinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Encinal Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Encinal Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Encinal Elementary School often compared to?
Encinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Encinal Elementary School?
623 students attend Encinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Encinal Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encinal Elementary School?
Encinal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Encinal Elementary School offer ?
Encinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Encinal Elementary School part of?
Encinal Elementary School is part of Menlo Park City Elementary School District.
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