- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 33.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Dunham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dunham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061161001291
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunham Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 9
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dunham Elementary ranks #1 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Dunham Elementary · California
NCES ID 061161001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dunham Elementary held near 9 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.5 → 0.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061161001291 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 33.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunham Charter (166 students)
Dunham Elementary held near 9 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.5 → 0.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Dunham Elementary compares
Dunham Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Two or More 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Dunham Elementary is more 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dunham Elementary'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.
Frequently asked questions about Dunham Elementary
How many students attend Dunham Elementary?
Dunham Elementary has 9 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunham Elementary?
33.3% of students at Dunham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dunham Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunham Elementary?
Dunham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunham Elementary ranks #1 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 Elementary, Dunham Elementary also operates Dunham Charter (166 students). See the Dunham Elementary district page for the complete list.