DUCOR UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ducor Union Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ducor Union Elementary school district, located in Ducor, CA with about 170 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 9 teachers, Ducor Union Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Ducor Union Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Ducor, California, in Tulare County. Serving a close-knit agricultural region, the school provides educational services to students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "Union" school district, it functions as the central educational hub for its surrounding rural area, emphasizing a tight-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to their students.

The school’s mission focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. Because of its size and location, Ducor Union acts as an essential pillar of the local community, often prioritizing small class sizes and a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic instruction and local community involvement, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success as they transition into high school.

For more information, contact Ducor Union Elementary at (559) 534-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.