Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Dana Point, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,243rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
24242 La Cresta Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784Official website ↗NCES ID 060744000699Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Richard Henry Dana Elementary 1,243rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 155 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 384 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.6% | 48.4% | ▼ 26.2 pts | |
| White | 19.9% | 38.3% | ▲ 18.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 11.5% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.77M in zip 92629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Richard Henry Dana Elementary in?
Richard Henry Dana Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Dana Point, California.
Is Richard Henry Dana Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard Henry Dana Elementary 1,243rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 38%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 2% (384 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard Henry Dana Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92629 is $1.77M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.