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Richard Henry Dana Elementary

Dana Point, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
rhdana.capousd.org24242 La Cresta Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629(949) 496-5784
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

152 students tested

63.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 49.2% did.

  • Exceeded32.9%
  • Met30.3%
  • Nearly met13.8%
  • Not met23.0%

Math

155 students tested

56.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 45.7% did.

  • Exceeded32.9%
  • Met23.9%
  • Nearly met17.4%
  • Not met25.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year408472
Suspended in or out of school0.0% · 00.4% · 2
Suspensions018
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury018
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall252344
Suspended out of school0.8% · 20.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.4% · 10.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

17.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted398469
Chronically absent18.8% · 7517.1% · 80

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

384 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino48.4%
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White38.3%
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Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian1.8%
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Two or More Races11.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060744000699

District
Capistrano Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
384 students
Teachers (FTE)
19.9

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