At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482.5
Bernhard Marks Elementary: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
25.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Bernhard Marks Elementary
Bernhard Marks Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Dos Palos. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified. NCES reports 478 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.2:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.8%) and White (12.3%). English learners represent 33.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bernhard Marks Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic82.8%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dos Palos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
579 reported students
Bryant Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
487 reported students
Dos Palos High
High · Grades 09–12
639 reported students
Westside High
High · Grades 09–12
71 reported students
Westside Community Day Middle High
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Dos Palos Carver Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Bernhard Marks Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos Carver Center Other · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified | Not reported | — | 0.3 mi |
| Dos Palos Elementary Elementary · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified | KG–02 | 579 | 0.3 mi |
| Dos Palos High High · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified | 09–12 | 639 | 0.4 mi |
| Bryant Middle Middle · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified | 06–08 | 487 | 1 mi |
| Westside High High · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified | 09–12 | 71 | 2 mi |
| Alview Elementary Elementary · Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary | KG–03 | 183 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bernhard Marks Elementary
What grades does Bernhard Marks Elementary serve?
Bernhard Marks Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified.
How many students attend Bernhard Marks Elementary?
Bernhard Marks Elementary reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 492 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bernhard Marks Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.2:1, based on 478 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bernhard Marks Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bernhard Marks Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bernhard Marks Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bernhard Marks Elementary in?
Bernhard Marks Elementary is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified, based in Dos Palos, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bernhard Marks Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dos Palos Carver Center (0.3 mi), Dos Palos Elementary (0.3 mi), Dos Palos High (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.