JCS - Cedar Cove vs Park Dale Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | JCS - Cedar Cove Encinitas, California | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #873 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #11951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 131 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 36.6%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.2).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 131.
- •JCS - Cedar Cove is a charter school while Park Dale Lane Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 JCS - Cedar Cove better than Park Dale Lane Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Cedar Cove and Park Dale Lane Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Cedar Cove: 131. Park Dale Lane Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Cedar Cove and Park Dale Lane Elementary rank in California?
JCS - Cedar Cove is unranked and Park Dale Lane Elementary is 873rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).