Excellent
#1538 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Dunham Charter
Elementary School · Dunham Elementary · Petaluma, CA
A charter elementary school in Petaluma, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
4111 Roblar Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952
- Math 59% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunham Charter score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dunham Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,097
Median home value
$1,016,800
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Thomas Page AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Gravenstein ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Gravenstein FirstEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1 | 3.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dunham Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunham Charter is listed in Dunham Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunham Charter
Dunham Charter is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Dunham Elementary, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunham Charter
What grades does Dunham Charter serve?
Dunham Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dunham Charter?
Dunham Charter has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunham Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunham Charter is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunham Charter rank in CA?
Dunham Charter ranks #1,538 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dunham Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunham Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dunham Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunham Charter has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Dunham Charter a charter school?
Yes, Dunham Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dunham Charter a Title I school?
No, Dunham Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunham Charter?
29.8% of students at Dunham Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (707) 795-5050
- Area population (ZIP 94952)
- 33,339
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94952; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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