School Overview
Caruthers Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Caruthers, California, and serves as a cornerstone of the Caruthers Unified School District. As a TK–6 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local agricultural landscape, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student success. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining strong communication with the parents and community members it serves. By utilizing the resources of the Caruthers Unified School District, the elementary site works to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. With its small-town atmosphere, Caruthers Elementary acts as a vital hub for the area’s youth, prioritizing a supportive and safe environment that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility.
836
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caruthers Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White72
Hispanic727
Black4
Asian26
Two or More3
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    727 (87.0%)
  • White
    72 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    26 (3.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Caruthers Unified
Phone: (559)864-6500
Website: http://www.caruthers.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 698
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 126
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 101
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Caruthers Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten126
Grade 160
Grade 284
Grade 384
Grade 484
Grade 5101
Grade 693
Grade 7116
Grade 888
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Caruthers Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42150.4%
Male41549.6%