Dana Elementary
Nipomo, CA · Lucia Mar Unified · Grades K-6
3,735th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Dana Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dana Elementary 3,735th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Dana Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 302 students tested
Dana Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.3% | 69.7% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 40.4% | 23.6% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dana Elementary
Typical home value $945K in zip 93444 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dana Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Nipomo ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 1.5 mi away4,467th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 6Lange (Dorothea) ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 1.6 mi away2,691st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 5Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.6 mi away3,039th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 1Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5 mi away5,147th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 19% - 1Bonita ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.1 mi away5,358th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 1Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.6 mi away5,402nd of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 2Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.7 mi away4,934th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 1Rice (William) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.8 mi away5,367th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dana Elementary in?
Dana Elementary is part of the Lucia Mar Unified district in Nipomo, California.
Is Dana Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dana Elementary 3,735th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dana Elementary?
Hispanic 70%, White 24%, Two or more races 5% (601 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dana Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93444 is $945K 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.