B
Good
77/100

Richard Henry Dana Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 24242 La Cresta Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%58/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−6 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%32%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 24242 La Cresta Dr.
City Dana Point
ZIP Code 92629
District 0607440
NCES School ID 060744000699
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92629

Understanding the community around Richard Henry Dana Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $119,368
Per Capita Income $76,309
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,158,200
Median Rent $2,662
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Richard Henry Dana Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.4%
White 38.3%
Two or More Races 11.5%
Asian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 19.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Elementary serve?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Richard Henry Dana Elementary receive per student?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary receives $15,039 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Richard Henry Dana Elementary in 92629 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,768,655
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,343
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
36.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026