Dana Gray Elementary

1197 E. Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

365 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Dana Gray Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Fort Bragg, California, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Fort Bragg Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus is situated on Chestnut Street, functioning as a key educational hub for the local community by preparing upper-elementary students for the transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards, often integrating technology and collaborative learning to engage its diverse student population. Beyond academics, Dana Gray Elementary focuses on building a positive school culture through character development and community involvement. By leveraging its location in Mendocino County, the school often incorporates elements of the local environment into its programming, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic success.

365

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dana Gray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	184
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
184 (50.4 %)
White
137 (37.5 %)
Two or More
32 (8.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fort Bragg Unified
Phone:	(707)961-2865
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 129