Dunn, Katherine Elementary School serves 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
38%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dunn, Katherine Elementary School?
642 students attend Dunn, Katherine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dunn, Katherine Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunn, Katherine Elementary School?
Dunn, Katherine Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunn, Katherine Elementary School offer ?
Dunn, Katherine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dunn, Katherine Elementary School part of?
Dunn, Katherine Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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