Encinal Elementary vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Taft Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Encinal Elementary Atherton, California | Taft Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 5,693 | #4241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1928 of 50,301 | #44187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 27% |
| city | Atherton | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Encinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 21.1).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 22.3).
- •Encinal Elementary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 357.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Encinal Elementary better than Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Encinal Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Encinal Elementary and Taft Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Elementary: 604. Taft Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Elementary and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Encinal Elementary is 23rd of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 4241st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).