Serving 342 students in grades 3-5, Dana Gray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dana Gray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dana Gray Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dana Gray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana Gray Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6616 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Gray Elementary School's ranking?
Dana Gray Elementary School is ranked #6616 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dana Gray Elementary School often compared to?
Dana Gray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Elementary School, Calpella Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dana Gray Elementary School?
342 students attend Dana Gray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dana Gray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dana Gray Elementary School?
Dana Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dana Gray Elementary School offer ?
Dana Gray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dana Gray Elementary School part of?
Dana Gray Elementary School is part of Fort Bragg Unified School District.
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