Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dunham Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunham Charter's student population of 166 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunham Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunham Charter is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2197 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunham Charter's ranking?
Dunham Charter is ranked #2197 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dunham Charter often compared to?
Dunham Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Cinnabar Charter, Corona Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dunham Charter?
166 students attend Dunham Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dunham Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunham Charter?
Dunham Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dunham Charter offer ?
Dunham Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dunham Charter part of?
Dunham Charter is part of Dunham Elementary School District.
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