Dana Elementary School

About Dana Elementary School

Dana Elementary School is a public school located in the community of Dana, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Dana Elementary School strives to promote academic excellence and foster a sense of community and responsibility.
The school offers a variety of educational and extracurricular activities for students to engage in. These include a wide range of clubs, sports and other activities. The school also has a strong focus on the arts, offering classes in music, theatre, and visual arts.
Dana Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school has implemented a variety of safety protocols, including a strict no-tolerance policy for bullying and other disruptive behaviors. The school also has a comprehensive safety plan in place to address any potential threats.
Dana Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence and a safe and supportive environment, it is no wonder why the school is so popular with students and parents alike.

Address:	920 W. Tefft St. Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone:	(805) 474-3790
Site:	dana.luciamarschools.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	524 students

Overview Dana Elementary School

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).

Verdict on Dana Elementary School

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.