- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dana Point, CA
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
Federal NCES profile for Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744008543
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dana Point · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for California
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dana Point, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744008543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
30 on latest CCD 060744008543 · Dana Point, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 6:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Dana Point. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 30
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
30 students
What this shows Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs compares
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 72% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.0%
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
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Dana Point
1 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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dana Point, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is 6:1, which is 72% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% lower 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 Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
20.0% of students at Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs rank among public schools in Dana Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dana Point, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.