Ducor Union Elementary

www.ducorschool.com

138 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

138

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ducor Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	130

Hispanic
130 (94.2 %)
White
8 (5.8 %)

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:	Ducor Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)534-2261
Website:	http://www.ducorschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 28

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 12