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Dana Elementary School

Q: What is Dana Elementary School's ranking?

Dana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Dana Elementary School?

524 students attend Dana Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Dana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Elementary School?

Dana Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Dana Elementary School offer ?

Dana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

Q: What school district is Dana Elementary School part of?

Dana Elementary School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.

920 W. Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (805) 474-3790

dana.luciamarschools.org

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Dana Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Dana Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Dana Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dana Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dana Elementary School is 0.49, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dana Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dana Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

67%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dana Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

26%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dana Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Dana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

19%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lucia Mar Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dana Elementary School's ranking?

Dana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Dana Elementary School?

524 students attend Dana Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Dana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Elementary School?

Dana Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dana Elementary School offer ?

Dana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Dana Elementary School part of?

Dana Elementary School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education