At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Park Dale Lane Elementary: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Park Dale Lane Elementary
Park Dale Lane Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Encinitas. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Encinitas Union Elementary. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park Dale Lane Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.22
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.7%
- Hispanic22.9%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Encinitas Union Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Camino Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
409 reported students
Flora Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
377 reported students
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
479 reported students
Mission Estancia Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
355 reported students
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
520 reported students
La Costa Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
552 reported students
Public schools near Park Dale Lane Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Vista Elementary Elementary · Encinitas Union Elementary | KG–06 | 377 | 0.9 mi |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Elementary · Encinitas Union Elementary | KG–06 | 520 | 1 mi |
| Mission Estancia Elementary Elementary · Encinitas Union Elementary | KG–06 | 355 | 1.7 mi |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary Elementary · Encinitas Union Elementary | KG–06 | 479 | 1.8 mi |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks Elementary · Charter · JCS - Mountain Oaks District | KG–08 | 255 | 2.2 mi |
| Ada W. Harris Elementary Elementary · Cardiff Elementary | 03–06 | 382 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Dale Lane Elementary
What grades does Park Dale Lane Elementary serve?
Park Dale Lane Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Encinitas Union Elementary.
How many students attend Park Dale Lane Elementary?
Park Dale Lane Elementary reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Dale Lane Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 424 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Dale Lane Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Dale Lane Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Encinitas Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Dale Lane Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Dale Lane Elementary in?
Park Dale Lane Elementary is part of Encinitas Union Elementary, based in Encinitas, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Dale Lane Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Flora Vista Elementary (0.9 mi), Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary (1 mi), Mission Estancia Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.