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Dos Palos Elementary
Elementary School · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
2149 Almond St., Dos Palos, CA 93620
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,182 of 9,539
In Dos Palos
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
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Dos Palos Elementary
Elementary School in Dos Palos · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Dos Palos Elementary
Dos Palos Elementary is a public elementary school in Dos Palos, CA, part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified. Dos Palos Elementary serves approximately 600 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Dos Palos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Dos Palos Elementary runs 23.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dos Palos Elementary Compares
See how Dos Palos Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2149 Almond St., Dos Palos, CA 93620
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dos Palos Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hazel M. Bailey Primary (rated 9.7/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Firebaugh), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alview Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Chowchilla), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grasslands Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 12.4 miles away, in nearby Los Banos), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dos Palos, see our Dos Palos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Dos Palos High Dos Palos | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Bryant Middle Dos Palos | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Westside High Dos Palos | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Alview Elementary Chowchilla | 9.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos | 10.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Pacheco High Los Banos | 11.8 mi | 6.5 |
| El Nido Elementary El Nido | 13.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Los Banos Junior High Los Banos | 12.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Grasslands Elementary Los Banos | 12.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos | 12.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Arthur E. Mills Intermediate Firebaugh | 13.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Los Banos High Los Banos | 12.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Firebaugh Middle Firebaugh | 13.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Transitional Kindergarten Center Los Banos | 12.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Hazel M. Bailey Primary Firebaugh | 13.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Merced County Juvenile Court Merced | 15.0 mi | — |
| R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos | 12.9 mi | 3.2 |
| El Puente High Firebaugh | 13.6 mi | — |
| Firebaugh Community Day Firebaugh | 13.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93620 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,890
Median Home Value
$295,100
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
Population
10,173
College Educated
10.9%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Median Age
36.1
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| CHEDER MENACHEM Los Angeles, CA | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dos Palos Elementary
What grades does Dos Palos Elementary serve?
Dos Palos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Dos Palos Elementary?
Dos Palos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dos Palos Elementary rank in CA?
Dos Palos Elementary ranks #5,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dos Palos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dos Palos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dos Palos Elementary a charter school?
No, Dos Palos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dos Palos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dos Palos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dos Palos Elementary?
87.3% of students at Dos Palos Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (209) 392-0260
Resources & Links
District
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,270
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,599
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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