DANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dana Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henderson County Schools school district, located in Hendersonville, NC with about 543 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Dana Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Ridge Road in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Henderson County Public Schools district. The school is known for its rural, community-oriented setting, providing a nurturing environment for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a highly-regarded school system, Dana Elementary focuses on foundational academic development, character education, and fostering a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth. By utilizing resources provided by the Henderson County Public Schools district, the faculty at Dana Elementary works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school while developing essential social and emotional skills. The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, offering families easy access to academic calendars, administrative information, and district-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact Dana Elementary at (828) 685-7743 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

690 Ridge Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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DANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hendersonville, NC with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
543
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 543 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.9%
White
46.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.