Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dunsmuir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunsmuir Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dunsmuir, CA, encompassing approximately 73.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunsmuir Elementary School's student population of 65 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Dunsmuir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunsmuir Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8680 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
57%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunsmuir Elementary School's ranking?
Dunsmuir Elementary School is ranked #8680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dunsmuir Elementary School often compared to?
Dunsmuir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delphic Elementary School, Gazelle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dunsmuir Elementary School?
65 students attend Dunsmuir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dunsmuir Elementary School 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?
Dunsmuir Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dunsmuir Elementary School offer ?
Dunsmuir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dunsmuir Elementary School part of?
Dunsmuir Elementary School is part of Dunsmuir Elementary School District.
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