Arthur S. Dudley Elementary

521 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Arthur S. Dudley Elementary School, located in Antelope, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District. Catering to students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while encouraging personal growth, citizenship, and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong community partnerships and maintaining active parent involvement, which helps create a cohesive atmosphere for students and staff. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Arthur S. Dudley utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond. The campus is designed to be a safe, welcoming hub for the local Antelope community, prioritizing both academic rigor and the cultivation of a positive school culture.

521

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	146
Black	112
Asian	92
Two or More	7
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
154 (29.6%)
Hispanic
146 (28.0%)
Black
112 (21.5%)
Asian
92 (17.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Center Joint Unified
Phone:	(916)338-6470
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 82

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 83