Dunlap Elementary

Dunlap Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunlap, CA, part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified. The school serves approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.2th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 5 points above the state average and 50% in reading/language arts, 4 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $149,750, where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary is 21.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Dunlap Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.