Enrollment
856
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Dougherty Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Dougherty Elementary
James Dougherty Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Dublin, California, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the California average.
Enrollment of 856 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 483 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #466, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Dublin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cottonwood Creek (1,023 students): James Dougherty Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 22.2:1).
Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students) and Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students) alongside James Dougherty 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 James Dougherty Elementary compares
James Dougherty 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Unified, which includes James Dougherty 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~856 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Dougherty Elementary a good school?
James Dougherty Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 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.
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