Katherine Dunn Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1135 O Callaghan Dr
       Sparks, NV  89434


(775) 353-5520

District: Washoe County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 384 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,169 Help


Students who attend Katherine Dunn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy
High:    Edward C. Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.7%
White:
30.7%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 37th among 65 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.7%), White (30.7%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katherine Dunn Elementary is 17, which is the 29th best among 65 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine Dunn Elementary is $9,169. 57 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Katherine Dunn Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County School District 4th of 12 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katherine Dunn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.11 157th 246 36.2%
2008 23.27 222nd 294 24.5%
2009 37.63 175th 292 40.1%
2010 60.78 95th 300 68.3%
2011 42.16 185th 318 41.8%
2012 32.74 221st 328 32.6%
2013 43.65 195th 330 40.9%
2014 43.92 192nd 332 42.2%
2016 47.04 176th 347 49.3%
2017 54.49 143rd 351 59.3%
2018 48.46 169th 341 50.4%
2019 42.63 212th 388 45.4%
2021 44.10 147th 324 54.6%
2022 42.51 185th 380 51.3%
2023 37.15 208th 384 45.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 138th 213 35.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 72nd 227 68.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 115th 321 64.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.86 163rd 330 50.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 162nd 332 51.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.36 129th 308 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.55 195th 247 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, August 16, 2019

Open Quote Amazing school and the teachers are great, clean school with a very good rating. This school came highly recommended to us and we are so much our children attend this school, we would highly recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Katherine Dunn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 8 18 13 2 n/a n/a 1 523
1989 623 9 34 23 5 n/a n/a 0 694
1990 650 15 33 30 5 n/a n/a 0 733
1991 594 12 38 31 6 n/a n/a 0 681
1992 593 20 35 36 2 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 573 21 34 49 3 n/a n/a 0 680
1994 563 19 27 51 3 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 534 13 31 47 7 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 534 13 31 47 7 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 517 20 33 58 9 n/a n/a 0 637
1998 484 14 40 75 4 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 473 14 37 92 12 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 451 19 37 118 11 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 433 21 40 135 6 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 356 28 38 167 16 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 356 28 38 167 16 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 342 28 40 149 19 n/a n/a 0 578
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 589 589
2006 329 28 36 180 20 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 285 30 40 207 13 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 266 30 41 227 12 n/a n/a 0 576
2009 241 25 34 235 12 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 227 25 35 220 14 n/a n/a 0 521
2011 203 11 28 252 9 3 29 0 535
2012 205 13 30 225 6 2 31 0 512
2013 208 20 24 249 4 3 32 0 540
2014 209 21 21 224 7 4 35 0 521
2015 205 18 18 244 7 2 39 0 533
2016 189 17 23 253 5 1 34 0 522
2017 193 16 20 273 4 4 36 0 546
2018 167 16 16 296 1 5 49 0 550
2019 156 15 17 308 2 11 54 0 563
2020 158 19 12 272 3 17 52 0 533
2021 146 14 15 260 1 19 38 0 493
2022 157 17 11 250 4 13 28 0 480
2023 137 11 10 235 2 17 34 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Katherine Dunn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
1989 694 25.0 27.7 3.3
1990 733 28.0 26.1 n/a
1991 681 29.0 23.4 3.1
1992 686 34.0 20.1 6.9
1993 680 34.0 20.0 7.8
1994 663 32.0 20.7 8.1
1995 632 30.5 20.7 16.5
1996 632 30.5 20.7 16.5
1997 637 31.5 20.2 8.2
1998 617 30.5 20.2 12.8
1999 628 30.5 20.6 19.7
2000 636 33.5 19.0 20.6
2001 635 32.0 19.8 20.9
2002 605 29.0 20.9 33.2
2003 605 29.0 20.9 33.2
2004 578 29.5 19.6 30.3
2005 589 n/a n/a n/a
2006 593 34.0 17.4 n/a
2007 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
2008 576 29.0 19.9 36.6
2009 547 29.0 18.9 41
2010 521 28.5 18.2 46.1
2011 535 27.0 19.8 52.3
2012 512 30.5 16.7 55.9
2013 540 27.0 20.0 59.6
2014 521 30.5 17.0 61.6
2015 533 31.0 17.1 59.1
2016 522 29.0 18.0 60.5
2017 546 28.0 19.5 58.2
2018 550 30.0 18.3 53.5
2019 563 31.0 18.1 57
2020 533 31.0 17.1 54.8
2021 493 32.0 15.4 47.7
2022 480 n/a n/a 45.8
2023 446 26.2 17.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Katherine Dunn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
1989 694 25.0 27.7 3.3
1990 733 28.0 26.1 n/a
1991 681 29.0 23.4 3.1
1992 686 34.0 20.1 6.9
1993 680 34.0 20.0 7.8
1994 663 32.0 20.7 8.1
1995 632 30.5 20.7 16.5
1996 632 30.5 20.7 16.5
1997 637 31.5 20.2 8.2
1998 617 30.5 20.2 12.8
1999 628 30.5 20.6 19.7
2000 636 33.5 19.0 20.6
2001 635 32.0 19.8 20.9
2002 605 29.0 20.9 33.2
2003 605 29.0 20.9 33.2
2004 578 29.5 19.6 30.3
2005 589 n/a n/a n/a
2006 593 34.0 17.4 n/a
2007 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
2008 576 29.0 19.9 36.6
2009 547 29.0 18.9 41
2010 521 28.5 18.2 46.1
2011 535 27.0 19.8 52.3
2012 512 30.5 16.7 55.9
2013 540 27.0 20.0 59.6
2014 521 30.5 17.0 61.6
2015 533 31.0 17.1 59.1
2016 522 29.0 18.0 60.5
2017 546 28.0 19.5 58.2
2018 550 30.0 18.3 53.5
2019 563 31.0 18.1 57
2020 533 31.0 17.1 54.8
2021 493 32.0 15.4 47.7
2022 480 n/a n/a 45.8
2023 446 26.2 17.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Katherine Dunn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $602 (7.3%) $7,698 (92.7%) $8,300
2020 $157 (1.8%) $8,588 (98.2%) $8,745
2021 $437 (4.8%) $8,733 (95.2%) $9,169

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine Dunn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 384 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine Dunn Elementary)44.132.1
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Katherine Dunn Elementary)36.830.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County School District)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Dunn Elementary)40.630.7
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Katherine Dunn Elementary)43.834.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County School District)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Dunn Elementary)34.726.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Katherine Dunn Elementary)42.739.7
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County School District)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Katherine Dunn Elementary)28.430.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County School District)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Katherine Dunn Elementary)37.229.9
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County School District)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Katherine Dunn Elementary)43.334.9
 8.4%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County School District)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Katherine Dunn Elementary)28.430.8
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County School District)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563446
 20.8%
African American1511
 26.7%
American Indian22
Asian1710
 41.2%
Hispanic308235
 23.7%
Pacific Islander1117
 54.5%
White156137
 12.2%
Two or More Races5434
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%100%
 43%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine Dunn Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Katherine Dunn Elementary.

Students who attend Katherine Dunn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy
High : Edward C. Reed High School

Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks 208th of 384 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Katherine Dunn Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 31% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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