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Durham Elementary

Durham Unified · Butte County · 9421 Putney Drive, Durham, CA 95938-9426

(530) 895-4695 · www.durhamunified.org

7/10
#2036
Rank 2036 out of 5,722
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2150 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2388 · 58th percentile
Science8/10 · #1279 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Durham Elementary sits in the heart of a small, tight-knit agricultural community just south of Chico, where the pace is slower and neighbors still know each other by name. The school punches above its weight in science, which fits well in a rural setting where kids grow up around farms and open land, and families here tend to appreciate a close community feel over big-city amenities. If you're drawn to small-town life in the northern Sacramento Valley — think peach orchards, quiet roads, and easy access to Chico without the urban bustle — Durham Elementary offers a solid, community-rooted education that reflects the character of the town itself.

Student Demographics

233 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
157 (67%)
Hispanic
59 (25%)
Multiple Races
12 (5%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners21 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged105 (45%)
Students with Disabilities32 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

495
Enrollment
26.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5447 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found