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Duarte Unified

Public school district · Duarte, CA · NCES 0611520

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At a glance

Reported students

2,980

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

6

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

20.5:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$18,207

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$10,374

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
2,781
Teachers (FTE)
132.61
Student–teacher ratio
21:1

What current records say about Duarte Unified

Duarte Unified operates 6 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Duarte, California. NCES reports 2,980 students and 145.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within California agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 363 of 977 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $18,207 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,374 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 449 of 974 in California. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
24.8%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
14.8%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
145.5
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$55,312,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Duarte Unified

Duarte, California

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 34.1394, -117.9700

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White6.6%
  • Hispanic74%
  • Black3.5%
  • Asian10.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary448720.6:10
High240516:10

Explore schools in Duarte Unified

6 current directory entries

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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)ElementaryKG–0847020.3:1
Duarte HighHigh09–1275620.4:1
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)ElementaryKG–0850420.8:1
Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology HighHigh09–125411.7:1
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)ElementaryKG–0884823.9:1
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)ElementaryKG–0631719.9:1

Cities served by Duarte Unified

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Frequently asked questions about Duarte Unified

How many schools are in Duarte Unified?

Duarte Unified has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 2 high.

How many students attend Duarte Unified?

NCES reports 2,980 students for 2024–25, served by 145.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 363 of 977 California agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,781 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Duarte Unified?

The district-wide ratio is 20.5:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Duarte Unified spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $18,207 in current expenditure per pupil, including $10,374 for instruction. That ranks 449 of 974 comparable California agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Duarte Unified?

Duarte High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 756 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Duarte Unified?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (626) 599-5000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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