Dos Palos Elementary School serves 600 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dos Palos Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dos Palos Elementary School is 0.28, 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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dos Palos Elementary School?
600 students attend Dos Palos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dos Palos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% 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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