Richard Henry Dana Elementary School

Richard Henry Dana Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
24242 La Cresta Dr,  Dana Point, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
4.3
253 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kristen Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
460:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Hispanic
57.8%
White
33.7%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/13/2025
We couldn't be more proud and excited that our student attends RH Dana. The principal is an amazing, welcoming leader that is reflected in the caring, dedicated staff. I can't think of one teacher we don't like. Not only is our student excelling in English, math, and other usual studies, but they ar...
5.0 parent
9/2/2023
RH Dana is a really special school, and the old reviews and descriptions of the school are not representative of the school today. Principal Nelson and Vice Principal Smith (new the 2023-2024 school year) are very involved with the students and know them by name. My son sees them and speaks to them...
principal
3/1/2023
The data on this site is very old. RH Dana Elementary School is 50% Hispanic and 50% white or other. It has a 60% poverty percentage. The Dual Immersion program moves into fourth grade in the 2023-24 school year. We have a wait list every year for Kindergarten and our test scores are only going up....
5.0 parent
3/26/2022
This is our first year at R.H Dana and the experience couldn’t be better. The principal is very involved with everything that happens at school( new students, school recess, lunch time…) She is always caring about the kids and families. The teachers are very nice. All of them with an enthusiastic sp...

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Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Dana Point, CA and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 253 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Richard Henry Dana Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,291,412. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dana Hills High School, California Preparatory Academy, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Dana Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richard Henry Dana Elementary School.

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