RICHARD HENRY DANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Richard Henry Dana Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in Dana Point, CA with about 214 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Richard Henry Dana Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richard Henry Dana Elementary, located in the coastal city of Dana Point, California, serves as a community-focused public school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Situated near the Pacific coastline, the school benefits from a unique geographic setting that influences its atmosphere and connection to the local environment. It typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is known for being an integral part of the Dana Point community, often prioritizing parent involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school’s culture generally reflects the values of its surrounding affluent, coastal neighborhood, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. As part of a larger district, it leverages broader educational resources while maintaining the tight-knit feel of a neighborhood elementary school.

For more information, contact Richard Henry Dana Elementary at (949) 496-5784 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.