Enrollment
589
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Crescenta, CA
Dunsmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dunsmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001925
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunsmore Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunsmore Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunsmore Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunsmore Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunsmore Elementary
Dunsmore Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Crescenta, California, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #45, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Crescenta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista Elementary (721 students): Dunsmore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 27.7:1).
Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students) and Glendale High (2,066 students) alongside Dunsmore Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunsmore Elementary compares
Dunsmore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.0%
Asian 30.9%
Two or More 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Dunsmore Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Unified, which includes Dunsmore Elementary.
$17,070
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dunsmore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunsmore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in La Crescenta
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Mountain Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
La Crescenta Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dunsmore Elementary
How many students attend Dunsmore Elementary?
Dunsmore Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Crescenta, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunsmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunsmore Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunsmore Elementary?
16.7% of students at Dunsmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunsmore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dunsmore Elementary is White at 36.0% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunsmore Elementary?
Dunsmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunsmore Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunsmore Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in La Crescenta on the city page.
Is Dunsmore Elementary a good school?
Dunsmore Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Dunsmore Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.
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