Top Rankings
Dunham Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 147 students in Dunham Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dunham Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
147 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Dunham Elementary School District, which is ranked #246 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
104 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
71%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
28
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,422 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,415
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,422
$19,787
Best Dunham Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunham Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Dunham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District is ranked #246 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunham Elementary School District?
71% of Dunham Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dunham Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,422 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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