Dunham Elementary

www.dunhamsd.org

9 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dunham Elementary School is a small, rural K-8 institution located in the scenic hills of Petaluma, California. As the heart of the single-school Dunham Elementary School District, it offers a unique, intimate educational environment that emphasizes close-knit community values and individualized attention. The school is known for its multi-grade classrooms and a peaceful, nature-oriented setting that fosters a supportive atmosphere for students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often benefiting from smaller class sizes that allow teachers to tailor instruction to individual learning needs. Beyond the core curriculum, the school integrates its rural surroundings into the learning experience, encouraging students to engage with their environment. Because it serves as the center of its local community, Dunham Elementary maintains strong parent involvement and a collaborative culture, making it a distinct alternative to larger, more traditional school district settings in the North Bay area.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	3

White
6 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (33.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dunham Elementary
Phone:	(707)795-5050
Website:	http://www.dunhamsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 9