- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Dunham Charter
Federal NCES profile for Dunham Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061161012748Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunham Charter earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #21 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.2:1
- large classes for California
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunham Charter has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunham Charter ranks #21 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Dunham Elementary · California
NCES ID 061161012748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Dunham Charter grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061161012748 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
166 enr · 33.2:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunham Elementary (9 students)
Dunham Charter grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Dunham Charter compares
Dunham Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,619
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Dunham Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Dunham Elementary reports $13,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunham Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dunham Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunham Charter
How many students attend Dunham Charter?
Dunham Charter has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunham Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunham Charter is 33.2:1, which is 54% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunham Charter?
19.6% of students at Dunham Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunham Charter?
The largest demographic group at Dunham Charter is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunham Charter?
Dunham Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunham Charter rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunham Charter ranks #21 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunham Elementary?
Besides Dunham Charter, Dunham Elementary also operates Dunham Elementary (9 students). See the Dunham Elementary district page for the complete list.