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#4466 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Elementary School · Capistrano Unified · Dana Point, CA
A Capistrano Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
24242 La Cresta Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
- Math 43% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Henry Dana Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dana Point), 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
$131,731
Median home value
$1,212,400
Median rent
$2,925/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edward the Confessor Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| St Edward Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| St Edward the Confessor Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Monarch Bay Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #50 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Henry Dana Elementary is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Richard Henry Dana Elementary is a public elementary school in Dana Point, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,466 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Henry Dana Elementary
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Elementary serve?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Henry Dana Elementary rank in CA?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary ranks #4,466 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard Henry Dana Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Henry Dana Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard Henry Dana Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard Henry Dana Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Henry Dana Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard Henry Dana Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
44.3% of students at Richard Henry Dana 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (949) 496-5784
- Area population (ZIP 92629)
- 26,198
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 92629; 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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