Encinal Elementary School

Encinal Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
195 Encinal Ave,  Atherton, CA
Menlo Park City Elementary School District
4.2
629 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sharon Burns
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
29.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
624:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
42.5%
Hispanic
25.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.4%
Two or more races
11.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/1/2025
Encinal at first looks like the ideal school. If your child is gifted and neurotypical it could be a good fit. I loved the community and high achievement level of the children. However, I I recommend the district engage in updated training regarding special needs children.Their treatment of my neuro...
2.0 parent
6/15/2025
Needs a new principal and better teachers! Bullying goes unaddressed and most teachers lack the motivation to really address misbehavior in the classroom. The school is failing at nurturing students that want to learn more. Loss of a good vice principal has further deteriorated the situation.
5.0 parent
8/11/2024
We absolutely love Encinal! My son is in the Spanish Immersion program and it has been an incredible experience: he started kindergarten in an English class, but got off the waitlist for SI and transferred at Thanksgiving. We weren’t sure how it would go since we speak no Spanish at home, but he was...
5.0 parent
9/2/2022
It's our 3rd year in Encinal and we couldn't be happier. Lots of attention to kids and great atmosphere in general.

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Encinal Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Atherton, CA and is served by the Menlo Park City Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Encinal Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $4,537,977. Discover additional schools in the area, like Menlo-Atherton High School, Tide Academy, Palo Alto High School, and more. Learn more about what Atherton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Encinal Elementary School.

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