District Overview
Nestled at 501 West Main St. in Calipatria, California, Calipatria Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a rural distant setting within the greater El Centro metropolitan region. Operating four public campuses, the district delivers a cohesive educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Its current student body consists of 1,080 pupils, comprising 547 female and 533 male learners. The district embraces a diverse community with a strong Hispanic majority alongside White, Black, multiracial, Asian, and American Indian students, fostering a welcoming educational environment grounded in local community values.

Behind the student body is a robust network of educators and professionals dedicated to student achievement and well-being. According to recent federal education data, Calipatria Unified maintains a total workforce of approximately 312 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 130 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by roughly 34 instructional aides and nearly 148 support staff personnel. This comprehensive staffing model ensures that students receive attentive instruction, specialized support, and well-rounded resources throughout their primary and secondary school years. Families, prospective students, and researchers seeking to explore district initiatives and school programming can learn more by visiting calipatriahornets.org or contacting the district office directly.
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Total Schools
1,080
Total Students
129.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calipatria Unified
Demographic Student Count
White58
Hispanic980
Black25
Asian5
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    980 (90.7%)
  • White
    58 (5.4%)
  • Black
    25 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Calipatria Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,080*
Teachers (FTE):129.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Calipatria Unified
Found 4 Schools