Durham Elementary School

9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Durham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Durham Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Durham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#3857 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Durham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Durham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Durham Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Durham Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Durham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Durham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
72%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Durham 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Durham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Durham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Durham 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
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durham 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
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durham 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Durham Elementary School's ranking?
Durham Elementary School is ranked #3857 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Durham Elementary School often compared to?
Durham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Core Butte Charter, Blue Oak Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Durham Elementary School?
461 students attend Durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Durham Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham Elementary School?
Durham Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Durham Elementary School offer ?
Durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Durham Elementary School part of?
Durham Elementary School is part of Durham Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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