Dool Elementary

www2.cusdk12.org

645 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

645

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dool Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	634
Two or More	7

Hispanic
634 (98.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calexico Unified
Phone:	(760)768-3820
Website:	http://www2.cusdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 100