Jerry Whitehead Elementary vs Katherine Dunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Jerry Whitehead Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 408 | #255 of 408 |
| National rank | #20333 of 50,301 | #41140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jerry Whitehead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 25.9).
- •Jerry Whitehead Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Jerry Whitehead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Jerry Whitehead Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 234.
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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary better than Katherine Dunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 25.9 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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary and Katherine Dunn Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary: 234. Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jerry Whitehead Elementary and Katherine Dunn Elementary rank in Nevada?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary is 53rd of 408 and Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).