Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Henry Dana Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Dana Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richard Henry Dana Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Truman Benedict Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary School?
384 students attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Richard Henry Dana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Dana Elementary School?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Elementary School offer ?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Henry Dana Elementary School part of?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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