- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Bragg, CA
Dana Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dana Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061407001608
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dana Gray Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Bragg · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dana Gray Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dana Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Bragg, CA.
School address
District: Fort Bragg Unified · California
NCES ID 061407001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dana Gray Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 061407001608 · Fort Bragg, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 20.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Bragg High (569 students)
Dana Gray Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dana Gray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Bragg Hig
Fort Bragg High
569 students
- Fort Bragg Mid
Fort Bragg Middle
376 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
343 students
- This school
Dana Gray Elementary
342 students
- Noyo High (Con 27
Noyo High (Continuation)
27 students
- Lighthouse Com 7
Lighthouse Community Day
7 students
What this shows Dana Gray Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dana Gray Elementary compares
Dana Gray Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 36.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Dana Gray Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fort Bragg Unified reports $17,492 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dana Gray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Bragg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noyo High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dana Gray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Bragg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dana Gray Elementary
How many students attend Dana Gray Elementary?
Dana Gray Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Bragg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana Gray Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dana Gray Elementary?
68.8% of students at Dana Gray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dana Gray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dana Gray Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Fort Bragg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dana Gray Elementary?
Dana Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dana Gray Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fort Bragg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dana Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Bragg, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Bragg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bragg Unified?
Besides Dana Gray Elementary, Fort Bragg Unified also operates Fort Bragg High (569 students), Fort Bragg Middle (376 students), and Redwood Elementary (343 students). See the Fort Bragg Unified district page for the complete list.