Dunlap Elementary

Kings Canyon Joint Unified
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
419 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dunlap Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the scenic foothills of Fresno County, California. As part of the Kings Canyon Unified School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding mountain areas. Its location on Dunlap Road places it at the heart of the local region, emphasizing a close connection between the school and the families it serves.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Kings Canyon Unified School District, which focuses on providing rigorous academic programs while fostering the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a smaller campus setting, Dunlap Elementary is able to offer a more personalized educational experience, encouraging strong teacher-student relationships and active parental involvement. The school serves as a vital hub for the community, ensuring that students in this more isolated geographic region have access to the resources and support necessary to succeed in their primary education.
419
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (43.4%)
  • Hispanic
    178 (42.5%)
  • Two or More
    36 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    13 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    10 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone: (559)305-7310
Website: http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 47
Gender Ratio