B+
Above Average
81/100

Katherine Dunn Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1135 O CALLAGHAN DR, Sparks, NV 89434
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Nevada
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
460
Students
enrolled
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%52/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−1 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency34% (+9 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading +9 pts, math +10 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading +1 pts, math +8 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1135 O CALLAGHAN DR
City Sparks
ZIP Code 89434
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000319
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89434

Understanding the community around Katherine Dunn Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,752
Per Capita Income $39,367
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $405,500
Median Rent $1,708
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Katherine Dunn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.9%
White 29.6%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Pacific Islander 3.7%
Black 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 460
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Katherine Dunn Elementary?
Katherine Dunn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Katherine Dunn Elementary?
Katherine Dunn Elementary has 460 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Katherine Dunn Elementary serve?
Katherine Dunn Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Katherine Dunn Elementary receive per student?
Katherine Dunn Elementary receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Katherine Dunn Elementary in 89434 ▼
Avg Home Value
$481,262
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,111
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
37.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026