At a glance
Reported students
166
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
87.5
Dunham Charter: 166 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 9
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1.1:1
What the reported data says about Dunham Charter
Dunham Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Petaluma. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Dunham Elementary. NCES reports 166 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.3%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dunham Charter
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dunham Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Dunham Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Elementary Elementary · Dunham Elementary | KG–06 | 9 | under 0.1 mi |
| Thomas Page Academy Elementary · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified | KG–08 | 428 | 1.9 mi |
| Gravenstein Elementary Elementary · Charter · Gravenstein Union Elementary | KG–05 | 464 | 3.1 mi |
| Gravenstein Community Day Elementary · Gravenstein Union Elementary | KG–08 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Gravenstein First Elementary · Gravenstein Union Elementary | 01–01 | 37 | 3.1 mi |
| John Reed Primary Elementary · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified | KG–05 | 376 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunham Charter
What grades does Dunham Charter serve?
Dunham Charter reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dunham Elementary.
How many students attend Dunham Charter?
Dunham Charter reported 166 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunham Charter?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 166 students and 7.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dunham Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunham Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dunham Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dunham Charter in?
Dunham Charter is part of Dunham Elementary, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dunham Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dunham Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Thomas Page Academy (1.9 mi), Gravenstein Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.