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#5711 of 9,539 schools in CA
James Dukes Elementary
Elementary School · Ramona City Unified · Ramona, CA
A Ramona City Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24908 Abalar Way, Ramona, CA 92065
- Math 59% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Dukes Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Dukes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,550
Median home value
$731,500
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
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| Montessori Children's ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Thomsen Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ramona City Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Dukes Elementary is listed in Ramona City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Dukes Elementary
James Dukes Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramona, CA, part of Ramona City Unified, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,711 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Dukes Elementary
What grades does James Dukes Elementary serve?
James Dukes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend James Dukes Elementary?
James Dukes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Dukes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Dukes Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Dukes Elementary rank in CA?
James Dukes Elementary ranks #5,711 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James Dukes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James Dukes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James Dukes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Dukes Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James Dukes Elementary a charter school?
No, James Dukes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Dukes Elementary a Title I school?
No, James Dukes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Dukes Elementary?
42.5% of students at James Dukes 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (760) 788-5060
- Area population (ZIP 92065)
- 37,397
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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