- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Dunn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000319
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Dunn Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Dunn Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks #11 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Katherine Dunn Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 320048000319 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 17.8:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Katherine Dunn Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Katherine Dunn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 462
Katherine Dunn Elementary
462 students
What this shows Katherine Dunn Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Dunn Elementary compares
Katherine Dunn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 45% in Nevada - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 30.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Katherine Dunn Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Dunn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Dunn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sparks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Dunn Elementary
How many students attend Katherine Dunn Elementary?
Katherine Dunn Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Dunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Dunn Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Dunn Elementary?
94.8% of students at Katherine Dunn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Dunn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Dunn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Dunn Elementary?
Katherine Dunn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Katherine Dunn Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks #11 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Katherine Dunn Elementary, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.