Flora Vista Elementary vs Park Dale Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas, California | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #457 of 5,693 | #873 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6874 of 50,301 | #11951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 377 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flora Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 69.1).
- •Flora Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Flora Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Flora Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 24.5%).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.1).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 377.
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 Flora Vista Elementary better than Park Dale Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Flora Vista Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 69.1 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 Flora Vista Elementary and Park Dale Lane Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flora Vista Elementary: 377. Park Dale Lane Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flora Vista Elementary and Park Dale Lane Elementary rank in California?
Flora Vista Elementary is 457th of 5,693 and Park Dale Lane Elementary is 873rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).