DOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dool Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calexico Unified school district, located in Calexico, CA with about 639 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Dool Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dool Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in Calexico, California, serving as part of the Calexico Unified School District. Situated in a border community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that addresses the unique needs of a diverse student population. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community and school pride among its students, faculty, and families.
As part of the Calexico Unified School District, Dool Elementary follows a curriculum aligned with California state standards, often prioritizing bilingual support and English language development to cater to its predominantly Spanish-speaking community. The school works to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for middle school through various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to safe, equitable learning practices. For families looking for the most current information on school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school’s official website remains the primary hub for administrative updates.
For more information, contact Dool Elementary at (760) 768-3820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Calexico, CA 92231-2559
(760) 768-3820
http://www2.cusdk12.org
DOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calexico, CA with about 639 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calexico Unified
- Total Students:
- 639
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 639 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.2%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.