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Dunsmuir Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 students in Dunsmuir Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Dunsmuir Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
65 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunsmuir Elementary School District, which is ranked #1745 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1744 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)57%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2005–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% White
25%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
57%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,338 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,569 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$46,338
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$40,569
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dunsmuir Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunsmuir Elementary School District?
Dunsmuir Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of Dunsmuir Elementary School District?
Dunsmuir Elementary School District is ranked #1745 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunsmuir Elementary School District?
57% of Dunsmuir Elementary School District students are Two or more races, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunsmuir Elementary School District?
Dunsmuir Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dunsmuir Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,569 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
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