Richard Henry Dana Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dana Point, California 92629 · Capistrano Unified
#2714 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#33455 of 50,301 nationally
About Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Richard Henry Dana Elementary is a public elementary located in Dana Point, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 461 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2714th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 461.
There are 3 schools in Dana Point; Richard Henry Dana Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Richard Henry Dana Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood Center
Dana Point · Public other
· 0 m away
Dana Hills High
Dana Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students · 1.2 km away
John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students · 3.0 km away
Del Obispo Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 3.3 km away
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 3.4 km away
Kinoshita Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 3.7 km away
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students · 3.8 km away
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano · Charter high · Grades 7–12
185 students · 5.5 km away
George White Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 5.7 km away
OCASA College Prep
San Juan Capistrano · Charter high · Grades 6–12
83 students · 5.8 km away
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461 students
R. O. Hardin Elementary
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Oasis Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Henry Dana Elementary a good school?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2714 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Richard Henry Dana Elementary rank in California?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary ranks #2714 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #33455 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary had 461 students in 2025.
Is Richard Henry Dana Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richard Henry Dana Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.