Dana Elementary vs Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana Elementary
Nipomo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
612 students
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Nipomo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Dana Elementary Nipomo, California | Lange (Dorothea) Elementary Nipomo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2925 of 5,693 | #3011 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35492 of 50,301 | #36194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 612 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Nipomo | Nipomo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 33.6).
- •Dana Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Lange (Dorothea) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 77.1%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.1).
- •Dana Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 577.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dana Elementary better than Lange (Dorothea) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dana Elementary ranks higher (34.6 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dana Elementary and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nipomo and Nipomo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Elementary: 612. Lange (Dorothea) Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Elementary and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary rank in California?
Dana Elementary is 2925th of 5,693 and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary is 3011th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).