Elementary Schools in Dunham Elementary

The Dunham Elementary district in Petaluma, California, serves 175 students across two distinct elementary schools—Dunham Charter and Dunham Elementary—both located at the same address but with very different models and scales.

Dunham Charter is the district's primary school, serving 166 students with strong academic results, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide. Its students perform well above state averages in English and math, show excellent attendance, and the school spends about $12,400 per student. In contrast, Dunham Elementary is a much smaller traditional school with only 9 students, spends significantly more per student (over $34,700), and lacks recent public test score data due to its tiny size.

For parents, Dunham Charter demonstrates consistent improvement and is the clear academic standout in the district. The unusual setup of two schools at one location, with such a large enrollment and spending difference, suggests families are primarily choosing the charter. The district as a whole ranks highly in the state, a strength driven by the charter school's performance.