School Overview
Durham Elementary School, located at 9421 Putney Drive in Durham, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Durham Unified School District. As a rural-serving public school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for future academic success.

As part of the Durham Unified School District, the elementary campus benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, parents, and local stakeholders work collaboratively to enhance the student experience. The school aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. For families interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular activities, the district’s official website at [http://www.durhamunified.org](http://www.durhamunified.org) serves as the primary resource for the latest school calendar, policies, and community announcements.
495
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
22.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White342
Hispanic104
Black1
Asian4
Two or More42
American Indian2
  • White
    342 (69.1%)
  • Hispanic
    104 (21.0%)
  • Two or More
    42 (8.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: Durham Unified
Phone: (530)895-4695
Website: http://www.durhamunified.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 117
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Durham Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten117
Grade 167
Grade 270
Grade 379
Grade 487
Grade 575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Durham Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24449.3%
Male25150.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)