Park Dale Lane Elementary

2050 Park Dale Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/pd

437 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Park Dale Lane Elementary School is a public school located in Encinitas, California, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Encinitas Union School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a balanced educational experience, emphasizing academic excellence alongside the social and emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, often integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on wellness and global citizenship. Park Dale Lane frequently promotes programs that encourage healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship, often utilizing its campus environment to provide hands-on learning experiences. Supported by an active parent-teacher organization and dedicated faculty, the school maintains a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity and student engagement, making it a central pillar of the surrounding Encinitas neighborhood.

437

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Dale Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	112
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
271 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
112 (25.6 %)
Two or More
44 (10.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Encinitas Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)944-4344
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/pd
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 67