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Dunham Elementary School

9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
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Dunham Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dunham Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dunham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Dunham Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dunham Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dunham Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
15-19%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
30-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
46%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dunham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
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White
35%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dunham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Tucson Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunham Elementary School's ranking?

Dunham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Dunham Elementary School often compared to?

Dunham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soleng Tom Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Dunham Elementary School?

192 students attend Dunham Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Dunham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunham Elementary School?

Dunham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dunham Elementary School offer ?

Dunham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Dunham Elementary School part of?

Dunham Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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