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.
859
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caruthers Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White76
Hispanic739
Black2
Asian28
Two or More8
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    739 (86.0 %)
  • White
    76 (8.8 %)
  • Asian
    28 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Caruthers Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten104
Grade 175
Grade 281
Grade 398
Grade 489
Grade 5108
Grade 684
Grade 7112
Grade 8108
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Caruthers Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42849.8%
Male43150.2%