Dunsmuir Elementary vs Mt. Shasta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsmuir Elementary
Dunsmuir · Public elementary · Grades K–8
65 students
Mt. Shasta Elementary
Mount Shasta · Public elementary · Grades K–3
195 students
| Measure | Dunsmuir Elementary Dunsmuir, California | Mt. Shasta Elementary Mount Shasta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4177 of 5,693 | #2366 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43781 of 50,301 | #30378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 65 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Dunsmuir | Mount Shasta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Shasta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 21.7).
- •Mt. Shasta Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Mt. Shasta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Mt. Shasta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Dunsmuir Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.5).
- •Mt. Shasta Elementary is the larger school with 195 students compared with 65.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunsmuir Elementary better than Mt. Shasta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Shasta Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunsmuir Elementary and Mt. Shasta Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunsmuir Elementary: 65. Mt. Shasta Elementary: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunsmuir Elementary and Mt. Shasta Elementary rank in California?
Dunsmuir Elementary is 4177th of 5,693 and Mt. Shasta Elementary is 2366th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).