How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dana Elementary | Pacific View Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nipomo, CA | Arroyo Grande, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 612 | 114 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 42.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dana Elementary | Pacific View Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,412 | $17,412 |
| District | Lucia Mar Unified | Lucia Mar Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dana Elementary | Pacific View Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.3% | 47.8% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.3% | 35.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 13.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dana Elementary | Pacific View Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1224:1 | 228:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.