Mission Estancia Elementary vs Park Dale Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #276 of 5,693 | #873 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4944 of 50,301 | #11951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 58% |
| city | Carlsbad | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Estancia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 69.1).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 24.5%).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.2).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 355.
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 Mission Estancia Elementary better than Park Dale Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Estancia Elementary ranks higher (80.1 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 Mission Estancia Elementary and Park Dale Lane Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Park Dale Lane Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Estancia Elementary and Park Dale Lane Elementary rank in California?
Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 and Park Dale Lane Elementary is 873rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).