Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District

12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610-9049
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 399 students in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
399 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #510 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#473 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
34%
52%
47%
25-29%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
33%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,068 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,068
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,363
$18,511

Best Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20513 Road 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Gr: K-3 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District?
Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 399 students.
What is the rank of Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District?
Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District is ranked #510 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District?
65% of Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District?
Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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