Elementary Schools in Durham Unified

Durham Unified School District contains one elementary school, Durham Elementary, serving about 495 students in grades K-5 in the Durham Unified area.

Durham Elementary shows clear strengths in science and student attendance. Its students perform notably better in science than the average California student, and the school maintains an exceptionally low rate of chronic absenteeism, which is a strong indicator of a positive and engaging school environment. The school also demonstrates effective growth in English Language Arts, with student proficiency improving significantly from third to fifth grade.

An area for attention is mathematics, where proficiency rates, particularly in the early grades, are below state averages. Despite this challenge, the school has maintained a consistent performance rating. With a diverse student population and per-student spending near the state average, the school's successes in science and attendance suggest effective use of resources and a supportive school culture that fosters student engagement and learning in key subjects.