Very Good
#2112 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Dunlap Elementary
Elementary School · Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Dunlap, CA
A Kings Canyon Joint Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 635, Dunlap, CA 93621
- Math 44% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunlap Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dunlap Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,750
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | Not available | 490 | Compare → |
| Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kings Canyon Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunlap Elementary is listed in Kings Canyon Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunlap Elementary
Dunlap Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunlap, CA, part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,112 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunlap Elementary
What grades does Dunlap Elementary serve?
Dunlap Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dunlap Elementary?
Dunlap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunlap Elementary rank in CA?
Dunlap Elementary ranks #2,112 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dunlap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunlap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dunlap Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunlap Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dunlap Elementary a charter school?
No, Dunlap Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunlap Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dunlap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunlap Elementary?
74.9% of students at Dunlap Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (559) 305-7310
- Area population (ZIP 93621)
- 345
- Area median age
- 52.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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