At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
612
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Dana Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Nipomo, California. The school enrolls 612 students. It is part of the Lucia Mar Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictLucia Mar Unified
County6079
CityNipomo
ZIP93444
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062308003518
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment612
White25.5%
Hispanic / Latino67.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
25.5%
Hispanic
67.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.