Enrollment
909
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dublin, CA
J. M. Amador Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. M. Amador Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001913862
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. M. Amador Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. M. Amador Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Amador Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Dublin, CA.
School address
District: Dublin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001913862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. M. Amador Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. M. Amador Elementary
J. M. Amador Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Dublin, California, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the California average.
Enrollment of 909 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 909 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dublin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cottonwood Creek (1,023 students): J. M. Amador Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 22.2:1).
Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students) and Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students) alongside J. M. Amador Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. M. Amador Elementary compares
J. M. Amador Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 909 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 86.4%
White 5.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, J. M. Amador Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Unified, which includes J. M. Amador Elementary.
$13,352
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J. M. Amador Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Murray Fallon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wells Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Dougherty Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. M. Amador Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Dublin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cottonwood Creek
Standard public school
1,023 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
James Dougherty Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dublin Elementary
Standard public school
802 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Harold William Kolb
Standard public school
696 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Frederiksen Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
John Green Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J. M. Amador Elementary
How many students attend J. M. Amador Elementary?
J. M. Amador Elementary has 909 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dublin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. M. Amador Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. M. Amador Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. M. Amador Elementary?
2.8% of students at J. M. Amador Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. M. Amador Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. M. Amador Elementary is Asian at 86.4% of enrollment, in Dublin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. M. Amador Elementary?
J. M. Amador Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. M. Amador Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Amador Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is J. M. Amador Elementary a good school?
J. M. Amador Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dublin Unified?
Besides J. M. Amador Elementary, Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students), Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students), and Wells Middle (1,041 students). See the Dublin Unified district page for the complete list.
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