Dunham Elementary vs Gravenstein Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunham Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
9 students
Gravenstein Elementary
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Dunham Elementary Petaluma, California | Gravenstein Elementary Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #349 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #5725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 9 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 9 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | Petaluma | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 78.7).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Gravenstein Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 33.3%).
- •Gravenstein Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 9.
- •Dunham Elementary is a public school while Gravenstein Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunham Elementary better than Gravenstein Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dunham Elementary ranks higher (86.0 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunham Elementary and Gravenstein Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunham Elementary: 9. Gravenstein Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunham Elementary and Gravenstein Elementary rank in California?
Dunham Elementary is unranked and Gravenstein Elementary is 349th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).