Dos Palos Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Attendance Zone: Dos Palos Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dos Palos, CA, covering approximately 370.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dos Palos Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dos Palos Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dos Palos Elementary School?
579 students attend Dos Palos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dos Palos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dos Palos Elementary School?
Dos Palos Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dos Palos Elementary School offer ?
Dos Palos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dos Palos Elementary School part of?
Dos Palos Elementary School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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