- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dos Palos, CA
Dos Palos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dos Palos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003301256
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dos Palos Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dos Palos · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dos Palos Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Palos Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dos Palos, CA.
School address
District: Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060003301256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Dos Palos Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 060003301256 · Dos Palos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 24.1:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Dos Palos High (639 students)
Dos Palos Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dos Palos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dos Palos High
Dos Palos High
639 students
- This school
Dos Palos Elementary
579 students
- Bryant Middle
Bryant Middle
487 students
- Bernhard Marks
Bernhard Marks Elementary
478 students
- Westside High 71
Westside High
71 students
What this shows Dos Palos Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dos Palos Elementary compares
Dos Palos Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Dos Palos Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified reports $18,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dos Palos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernhard Marks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dos Palos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Dos Palos
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dos Palos Elementary
How many students attend Dos Palos Elementary?
Dos Palos Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dos Palos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dos Palos Elementary?
76.3% of students at Dos Palos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dos Palos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dos Palos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Dos Palos, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dos Palos Elementary?
Dos Palos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dos Palos Elementary rank among public schools in Dos Palos?
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Palos Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dos Palos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified?
Besides Dos Palos Elementary, Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified also operates Dos Palos High (639 students), Bryant Middle (487 students), and Bernhard Marks Elementary (478 students). See the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified district page for the complete list.