Menlo Park City Elementary

Atherton, California — 4 schools

2,705
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$26,717
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Menlo Park City Elementary operates 4 public schools serving 2,705 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,682 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Mateo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,717 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 86.3% local, 11.5% state, and 2.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $164,219 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #424 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 564.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Hillview Middle accounts for 31.5% of all Menlo Park City Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Menlo Park City Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Menlo Park City Elementary student-counselor ratio is 565:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Menlo Park City Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 7.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.3%
Federal
11.5%
State
86.3%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
424 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Mateo County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$164,219
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Menlo Park City Elementary.

White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 18.6%
Multiracial 13.3%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

564.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Menlo Park City Elementary

School Enrollment
Hillview Middle
846
Laurel Elementary
658
Encinal Elementary
604
Oak Knoll Elementary
574

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Menlo Park City Elementary?

Menlo Park City Elementary has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,705 students.

How much does Menlo Park City Elementary spend per student?

Menlo Park City Elementary spends $26,717 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #424 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Menlo Park City Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Menlo Park City Elementary is $164,219 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Menlo Park City Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Mateo County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Menlo Park City Elementary?

Menlo Park City Elementary students are 45.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Menlo Park City Elementary?

Menlo Park City Elementary has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #424 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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