DANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dana Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lucia Mar Unified school district, located in Nipomo, CA with about 599 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 25 teachers, Dana Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Dana Elementary School is located in the community of Nipomo, California, and serves as a public elementary school within the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Positioned on W. Tefft Street, the school is situated in a central area of the community, acting as a foundational institution for local families. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, focusing on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development in a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Lucia Mar Unified School District, Dana Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational standards of a larger district while maintaining the character of a neighborhood school. The campus is known for fostering community engagement and prioritizing the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular or enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Dana Elementary at (805) 474-3790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.