James Dukes Elementary

24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065

jdes.ramonausd.net

502 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James Dukes Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Ramona, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Ramona Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, neighborhood environment. The campus is situated in a semi-rural residential area, reflecting the broader character of the Ramona valley, and it emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum alongside a supportive social-emotional learning environment.

The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through a combination of rigorous academic standards and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of the district, James Dukes Elementary aims to offer personalized attention to its students, helping them transition successfully through their primary education years. With a strong commitment to parent involvement and local partnerships, the school serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding Abalar Way neighborhood, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the district.

502

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Dukes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	191
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	55
American Indian	9

White
239 (47.6%)
Hispanic
191 (38.0%)
Two or More
55 (11.0%)
American Indian
9 (1.8%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Ramona City Unified
Phone:	(760)788-5060
Website:	http://jdes.ramonausd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 107

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 78