Bernhard Marks Elementary

www.dpol.net

504 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Bernhard Marks Elementary is a public school located in Dos Palos, California, serving students within the Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential social skills for its elementary-aged population.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Dos Palos-Oro Loma district, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the local community, Bernhard Marks Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can be found on their official website at http://www.dpol.net.

504

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernhard Marks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	429
Black	11
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
429 (85.1 %)
White
59 (11.7 %)
Black
11 (2.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
Phone:	(209)392-0250
Website:	http://www.dpol.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 161