Dunsmore Elementary School

My kids love it here and I feel they're getting a wonderful education. I'm glad we chose this area, it's so focused on education, community and family.
--Submitted by a parent

A perfect school with a perfect teaching approach!!! LOVE IT.. My son will definitely miss it, so will I!
--Submitted by a parent

They still have all the arts, orchestra, science, after school events, summer school, gate classes, and great teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Not only does our school academically challenge our children, it also knows the value of the arts and offers the children music (chorus and orchestra) as well!
--Submitted by a parent

CA Distinguised Schoo Award - Great kids, Great teachers, Great Parents
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers here are excellent, very nice and understanding, as well as easy to talk to about anything. The principal, however is very strict, and not the best.
--Submitted by a parent

2 of my 3 children went to Dunsmore. One is currently finishing 6th grade. This school has a lot of parent involvement. It is a safe, clean and comfortable school. The children throughout the years have always seemed to be happy and proud of their school. For several years I would volunteer in the classroom and on trips. I never heard the students put down their school. I love that. I highly recommend this school to anyone who can afford to live in this area. I chose to live in a smaller house and have this wonderful school than live in a larger home in another area. I feel safe with them here.
--Submitted by a parent

All three of my children attended this school k-6th and I must say they were better prepared for futher education than others in their jr. high class. The principal has a long way to come and I am sure everyone misses Mr. Gould but the excellent teachers make up for it.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my sons receive an excellent education at Dunsmore. Compared to other schools that I hear about, the environment is non-threatening and supportive. The problems that plague other schools just do not seem to be present here. Yes, there is an overbearing focus on fund raising, but this is not the fault of the school itself, but of the CA education system. It's a crime that schools have to beg for money in a great state like CA - people need to better support legislation that provide money for education. Dr. La Masa, while not the most congenial of personalities, does get the principal job done well. She runs a tight ship that is less nuturing and more pragmatic. This is a relatively excellent school that could be made better by a dose of compassion, better funding and a grass playground (a shame that kids have to play on asphalt).
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of the best schools I've seen. Yes, the principal is very strict, but she is interested and knows every single one of the children. She is over involved with situations occuring in the school. She will help any parent, student, or staff member that needs her guidance or expertise! Come on people... she is Ph.D. level working with a middle to upper class elementary school where parents can be a little bit more than demanding! She is awesome at what she does. The students are the cuttest and parents are the best! The teachers are what hold this school together. They treat their children with dignity and respect.