RICHARD HENRY DANA EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS

Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in Dana Point, CA with about 62 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 Exceptional Needs has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Exceptional Needs, located in Dana Point, California, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving students with diverse learning requirements. As part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive and individualized environment for students who require specialized academic, behavioral, or developmental support. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, offering a range of therapeutic and instructional services aimed at fostering personal growth, functional independence, and educational achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating essential life skills with academic instruction. By maintaining a highly focused and nurturing atmosphere, Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ensures that students receive the focused attention necessary to thrive. The school works closely with families and district specialists to create tailored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring that every student has the resources, environment, and professional support required to reach their highest potential.

For more information, contact Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs at (949) 234-5505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629-2561
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RICHARD HENRY DANA EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS is a public Title I school in Dana Point, CA with about 62 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Capistrano Unified
Total Students:
62
Teachers:
7
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 62 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.1%
White
37.1%
Two or more races
14.5%
Asian
9.7%
Black or African American
1.6%

Female
40.3%
Male
59.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.