Overview
Dunsmuir Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Dunsmuir, California. The school enrolls 65 students. It is part of the Dunsmuir Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDunsmuir Elementary
County6093
CityDunsmuir
ZIP96025
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061167001292
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment65
White5.1%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native73.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)