Dos Palos Elementary School

2149 Almond St.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dos Palos Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dos Palos Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
539 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dos Palos Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dos Palos Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Dos Palos Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dos Palos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dos Palos Elementary School?
539 students attend Dos Palos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dos Palos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dos Palos Elementary School?
Dos Palos Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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