DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vicksburg Warren School District school district, located in Vicksburg, MS with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY School, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a public school within the Vicksburg Warren School District that serves students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on foundational education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grade levels.

The school’s culture is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement. Through its digital presence, the school keeps parents and families informed about school-wide initiatives, classroom expectations, and upcoming events, encouraging a collaborative partnership between home and school. Overall, DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY serves as a central pillar in its local community, striving to provide a safe and nurturing space where students can build the necessary confidence and knowledge base to thrive in their future schooling.

For more information, contact DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY at (601) 619-2340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1247 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
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DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vicksburg, MS with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
27.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 491 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.9%
White
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.