- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
J. M. Amador Elementary held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060001913862 · Dublin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 23.3:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin High (2,771 students)
J. M. Amador Elementary held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. M. Amador Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dublin High
Dublin High
2,771 students
- Eleanor Murray
Eleanor Murray Fallon
1,683 students
- Wells Middle 1,041
Wells Middle
1,041 students
- Cottonwood Cre 1,023
Cottonwood Creek
1,023 students
- This school 909
J. M. Amador Elementary
909 students
- James Doughert 856
James Dougherty Elementary
856 students
What this shows J. M. Amador Elementary reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. M. Amador Elementary compares
J. M. Amador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$15,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Dublin Unified reports $15,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~909 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.