Durham Elementary School

About Durham Elementary School

Durham Elementary School is a public school located in Durham, North Carolina. It is part of the Durham Public Schools system and has been educating students since it opened in 1887. The school provides a comprehensive education for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Durham Elementary School has a strong focus on academic excellence and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for its students. The school has a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and offers a variety of hands-on activities and projects that help students build a strong foundation in these areas. In addition, the school provides music, art, and physical education classes to help students develop their creative and physical skills.
Durham Elementary School also has a strong commitment to community and provides a variety of programs and activities that help students build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. The school is committed to helping students develop a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves and others.
Durham Elementary School is a great choice for parents looking for a quality education for their children. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment and offers a variety of educational opportunities for its students.

Address:	9421 Putney Dr. Durham, CA 95938
Phone:	(530) 895-4695
Site:	des.durhamunified.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	445 students

Overview Durham Elementary School

Durham Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Durham Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Durham Elementary School

Durham Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Durham Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.