Encinal Elementary

604 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Encinal Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the affluent town of Atherton, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Menlo Park City School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Encinal is noted for its beautiful, well-maintained campus and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. The school benefits from a highly active parent community and strong support from the local district, which provides students with access to enriched extracurricular activities, technology integration, and personalized learning opportunities. Its location in Atherton reflects its reputation as a prestigious neighborhood school that emphasizes high standards, civic responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

604

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Encinal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	175
Black	4
Asian	110
Two or More	87
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
219 (36.3%)
Hispanic
175 (29.0%)
Asian
110 (18.2%)
Two or More
87 (14.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Menlo Park City Elementary
Phone:	(650)326-5164
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 107