Katherine Dunn Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89434 · Washoe County
#255 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#41140 of 50,301 nationally
About Katherine Dunn Elementary
Katherine Dunn Elementary is a public elementary located in Sparks, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 255th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks 23rd of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
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 Katherine Dunn Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Katherine Dunn Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alpine Academy High School
Sparks · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students · 925 m away
Edward C. Reed High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,092 students · 1.2 km away
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 1.3 km away
Lou Mendive Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students · 1.7 km away
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students · 1.9 km away
Greenbrae Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 1.9 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 2.0 km away
Florence Drake Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 2.2 km away
Lena Juniper Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 2.2 km away
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students · 2.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Dunn Elementary a good school?
Katherine Dunn Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #255 of 408 in Nevada. 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 Katherine Dunn Elementary rank in Nevada?
Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks #255 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #41140 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Katherine Dunn Elementary?
Katherine Dunn Elementary had 462 students in 2025.
Is Katherine Dunn Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Katherine Dunn Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Katherine Dunn Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Katherine Dunn Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.