Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dunham Elementary School 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunham Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Petaluma, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunham Elementary School's student population of 9 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
9 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Showing 2012–2023. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunham Elementary School 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 Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#2505 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
38%
9%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-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 Elementary School's ranking?
Dunham Elementary School is ranked #2505 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dunham Elementary School often compared to?
Dunham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loma Vista Immersion Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dunham Elementary School?
9 students attend Dunham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dunham Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dunham Elementary School offer ?
Dunham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dunham Elementary School part of?
Dunham Elementary School is part of Dunham Elementary School District.
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