- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dublin, CA
James Dougherty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Dougherty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001908443
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Dougherty Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Dougherty Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Dougherty Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Dublin, CA.
School address
District: Dublin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001908443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
James Dougherty Elementary grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060001908443 · Dublin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 25.2:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin High (2,771 students)
James Dougherty Elementary grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Dougherty 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
- J. M. Amador E 909
J. M. Amador Elementary
909 students
- This school 856
James Dougherty Elementary
856 students
What this shows James Dougherty Elementary reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Dougherty Elementary compares
James Dougherty Elementary 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$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 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
White 9.3%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, James Dougherty Elementary is more 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 James Dougherty 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. M. Amador Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Dougherty 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
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
J. M. Amador Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 23.3:1 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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Dougherty Elementary
How many students attend James Dougherty Elementary?
James Dougherty Elementary has 856 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dublin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Dougherty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Dougherty Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Dougherty Elementary?
5.2% of students at James Dougherty Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Dougherty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Dougherty Elementary is Asian at 69.0% of enrollment, in Dublin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Dougherty Elementary?
James Dougherty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 James Dougherty Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, James Dougherty Elementary ranks #8 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 James Dougherty 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.