Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified

District Overview
Located at 2041 Almond St. in Dos Palos, California, the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District serves as a primary educational anchor for its community within the greater Merced metropolitan area. Set in a distant town environment in California's Central Valley, this fully operational, traditional public school district oversees seven distinct schools designed to foster academic and personal growth. The district offers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education opportunities for non-traditional learners. Today, it serves a student body of 2,254 children and young adults, featuring a rich demographic tapestry predominantly comprised of Hispanic students (1,913), alongside White (236), African American, multiracial, American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander learners.

To nurture and guide its enrollment across all grade levels, Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified maintains a robust workforce consisting of nearly 548 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's academic core is supported by approximately 209 full-time equivalent teachers who collaborate closely with over 59 instructional aides to ensure personalized classroom support and targeted learning interventions. Furthermore, a dedicated team of roughly 280 support staff members manages daily operational, administrative, and student welfare needs across all campuses. Through strong staffing ratios and a focused commitment to inclusive public education, the district continues to cultivate a dynamic, supportive environment tailored to its Central Valley families, with further details and resources available on its district portal at www.dpol.net.
7
Total Schools
2,254
Total Students
208.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
Demographic Student Count
White236
Hispanic1,913
Black48
Asian7
Two or More28
American Indian21
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,913 (84.9%)
  • White
    236 (10.5%)
  • Black
    48 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High3
Other1
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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:7
Students:2,254*
Teachers (FTE):208.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.8