Encinal Elementary
195 Encinal Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027-3102
Summary
Encinal Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
75.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
76.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 424/4,657 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 356/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 604 |
| Low-Income Students | 94 (15.7%) |
| English Learners | 78 (13.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.5% to 81.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 98% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.2% to 77.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 48.3-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
34.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Encinal Elementary compare within the district?
Encinal Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Menlo Park City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Encinal Elementary rank in California?
Encinal Elementary ranks No. 424 of 4,657 in reading and No. 356 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Encinal Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 35.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Encinal Elementary compare with other schools in Atherton?
Encinal Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Atherton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AthertonHow does Encinal Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Encinal Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 70 K–5 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Encinal ElementaryThis school | 76.3% | 75.8% |
| Laurel Elementary | 81.6% | 81.2% |
| Oak Knoll Elementary | 84.5% | 84.1% |
