Dennis G. Earl Elementary

817 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dennis G. Earl Elementary School is a public school located in Turlock, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Turlock Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, with faculty and staff dedicated to meeting the diverse learning needs of their students through a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects as well as opportunities for social and emotional development.

Beyond academics, Dennis G. Earl Elementary prides itself on its active parent and community involvement, which is integral to its identity. The school encourages collaboration between home and classroom to help students succeed, often hosting events and programs that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing a safe, engaging campus culture, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-rounded, responsible members of the Turlock community.

817

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	409
Black	15
Asian	83
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
409 (50.1%)
White
259 (31.7%)
Asian
83 (10.2%)
Two or More
47 (5.8%)
Black
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Turlock Unified
Phone:	(209)634-1090
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 158

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 135