At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
604
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
16%-49.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Encinal Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Atherton, California. The school enrolls 604 students. It is part of the Menlo Park City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMenlo Park City Elementary
County6081
CityAtherton
ZIP94027
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062457003682
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment604
White42.5%
Hispanic / Latino25.1%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races11.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
42.5%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
1.2%
Asian
18.4%
Two+
11.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.