Dunham Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85748 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#395 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#22349 of 50,301 nationally
About Dunham Elementary School
Dunham Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tucson, in the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 142 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 395th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (60th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 142.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Dunham Elementary School ranks 65th of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dunham Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dunham Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,157 students · 1.0 km away
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
439 students · 1.4 km away
Marshall Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 1.5 km away
Academy of Tucson High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
152 students · 2.0 km away
Secrist Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students · 2.0 km away
Soleng Tom Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students · 2.1 km away
Gridley Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
501 students · 2.2 km away
Gale Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students · 2.2 km away
Harold Steele Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students · 3.3 km away
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Mountain Meadows Primary
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142 students
Jeddito School
Jeddito · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
142 students
Civano Community K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
145 students
Vernon Elementary School
Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
138 students
Valencia Newcomer School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
138 students
Hudlow Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunham Elementary School a good school?
Dunham Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #395 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dunham Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Dunham Elementary School ranks #395 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #22349 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dunham Elementary School?
Dunham Elementary School had 142 students in 2025.
Is Dunham Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dunham Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dunham Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dunham Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.