At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
166
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
27%-38.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Dunham Charter is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Petaluma, California. The school enrolls 166 students. It is part of the Dunham Elementary district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDunham Elementary
County6097
CityPetaluma
ZIP94952
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061161012748
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment166
White1.8%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native68.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.8%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
3.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
8.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.