Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Dukes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Dukes Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Dukes 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 James Dukes Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Dukes Elementary School's ranking?
James Dukes Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Dukes Elementary School often compared to?
James Dukes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Dukes Elementary School?
501 students attend James Dukes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James Dukes Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Dukes Elementary School?
James Dukes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Dukes Elementary School offer ?
James Dukes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Dukes Elementary School part of?
James Dukes Elementary School is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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