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#5628 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dana Gray Elementary
Elementary School · Fort Bragg Unified · Fort Bragg, CA
A Fort Bragg Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1197 East Chestnut St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dana Gray Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2020, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dana Gray Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Bragg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,061
Median home value
$541,400
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Sanchez Del Rio Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 1–8 | 1.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Montessori Del Mar Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fort Bragg Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dana Gray Elementary is listed in Fort Bragg Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dana Gray Elementary
Dana Gray Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Bragg, CA, part of Fort Bragg Unified, serving approximately 362 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,628 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dana Gray Elementary
What grades does Dana Gray Elementary serve?
Dana Gray Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dana Gray Elementary?
Dana Gray Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana Gray Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dana Gray Elementary rank in CA?
Dana Gray Elementary ranks #5,628 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dana Gray Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dana Gray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dana Gray Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dana Gray Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dana Gray Elementary a charter school?
No, Dana Gray Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dana Gray Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dana Gray Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dana Gray Elementary?
80.7% of students at Dana Gray Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (707) 961-2865
- Area population (ZIP 95437)
- 15,106
- Area median age
- 50.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95437; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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