Serving 856 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Dougherty Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: James Dougherty Elementary serves the eastern part of Dublin, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Dougherty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Dougherty Elementary School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
856 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Dolphins SWIM- Show Respect - Work Hard - Include Others - Make a Positive Difference.
School Rankings
James Dougherty Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Dougherty 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
#325 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
69%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 25-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 James Dougherty Elementary School's ranking?
James Dougherty Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Dougherty Elementary School often compared to?
James Dougherty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Green Elementary School, Murray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Dougherty Elementary School?
856 students attend James Dougherty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of James Dougherty Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Dougherty Elementary School?
James Dougherty Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Dougherty Elementary School offer ?
James Dougherty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Dougherty Elementary School part of?
James Dougherty Elementary School is part of Dublin Unified School District.
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