DABNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dabney Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vance County Schools school district, located in Henderson, NC with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 31 teachers, Dabney Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Dabney Elementary School, located in Henderson, North Carolina, is a part of the Vance County Schools district. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the local community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, focusing on foundational academic skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners.
The school emphasizes community engagement and collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the resources provided by the Vance County School system, Dabney Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website.
For more information, contact Dabney Elementary at (252) 438-6918 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Henderson, NC 27537-9796
(252) 438-6918
http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Dabney
DABNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, NC with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vance County Schools
- Total Students:
- 551
- Teachers:
- 31.83
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 551 students
- Black or African American
- 69.9%
- White
- 20.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.