Dana Elementary
Nipomo, CA · Lucia Mar Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Town, fringe
3,735th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
920 West Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790Official website ↗NCES ID 062308003518Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 302 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.9% | 69.7% | ▲ 18.8 pts | |
| White | 44.8% | 23.6% | ▼ 21.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 5.3% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 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 $945K in zip 93444 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dana Elementary
- #4467Nipomo ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 1.5 mi away4,467th of 5,659
ELA 29% ▼5 · Math 22% ▼8Compare - #2691Lange (Dorothea) ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 1.6 mi away2,691st of 5,659
ELA 44% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲8Compare - #3039Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.6 mi away3,039th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▲5 · Math 37% ▲7Compare - #5147Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5 mi away5,147th of 5,659
ELA 19% ▼15 · Math 19% ▼11Compare - #5358Bonita ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.1 mi away5,358th of 5,659
ELA 17% ▼17 · Math 16% ▼14Compare - #5402Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.6 mi away5,402nd of 5,659
ELA 17% ▼17 · Math 15% ▼15Compare - #4934Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.7 mi away4,934th of 5,659
ELA 24% ▼10 · Math 19% ▼11Compare - #5367Rice (William) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.8 mi away5,367th of 5,659
ELA 18% ▼16 · Math 14% ▼16Compare
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.