- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durham, CA
Durham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Durham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061173001295
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, CA.
School address
District: Durham Unified · California
NCES ID 061173001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Durham Elementary grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061173001295 · Durham, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 24.8:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Durham High (320 students)
Durham Elementary grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Durham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Durham Elementary
495 students
- Durham High
Durham High
320 students
- Durham Interme
Durham Intermediate
233 students
What this shows Durham Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham Elementary compares
Durham 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Durham Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Durham Unified reports $13,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durham Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham Elementary
How many students attend Durham Elementary?
Durham Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durham, CA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham Elementary?
32.5% of students at Durham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Durham Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Durham, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham Elementary?
Durham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durham Elementary rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, 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 Durham Unified?
Besides Durham Elementary, Durham Unified also operates Durham High (320 students) and Durham Intermediate (233 students). See the Durham Unified district page for the complete list.