Caruthers Elementary
859 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Caruthers Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Caruthers, California, and serves as a cornerstone of the Caruthers Unified School District. As a TK–6 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local agricultural landscape, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student success. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining strong communication with the parents and community members it serves. By utilizing the resources of the Caruthers Unified School District, the elementary site works to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. With its small-town atmosphere, Caruthers Elementary acts as a vital hub for the area’s youth, prioritizing a supportive and safe environment that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility.
The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining strong communication with the parents and community members it serves. By utilizing the resources of the Caruthers Unified School District, the elementary site works to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. With its small-town atmosphere, Caruthers Elementary acts as a vital hub for the area’s youth, prioritizing a supportive and safe environment that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility.
859
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic | 739 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic739 (86.0 %)
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White76 (8.8 %)
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Asian28 (3.3 %)
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Two or More8 (0.9 %)
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American Indian5 (0.6 %)
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Black2 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Caruthers Unified |
| Phone: | (559)864-6500 |
| Website: | http://www.caruthers.k12.ca.us |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 859 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 698 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 42 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
104
Grade 1
75
Grade 2
81
Grade 3
98
Grade 4
89
Grade 5
108
Grade 6
84
Grade 7
112
Grade 8
108
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 104 |
| Grade 1 | 75 |
| Grade 2 | 81 |
| Grade 3 | 98 |
| Grade 4 | 89 |
| Grade 5 | 108 |
| Grade 6 | 84 |
| Grade 7 | 112 |
| Grade 8 | 108 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 428 | 49.8% |
| Male | 431 | 50.2% |
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