Katherine Dunn Elementary vs Lena Juniper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Lena Juniper Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Lena Juniper Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 408 | #198 of 408 |
| National rank | #41140 of 50,301 | #36376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lena Juniper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 25.9).
- •Lena Juniper Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Lena Juniper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Lena Juniper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.8).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 372.
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 Katherine Dunn Elementary better than Lena Juniper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lena Juniper Elementary ranks higher (33.3 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 Katherine Dunn Elementary and Lena Juniper Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Lena Juniper Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Dunn Elementary and Lena Juniper Elementary rank in Nevada?
Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 and Lena Juniper Elementary is 198th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).