Dabney Elementary

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Dabney

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

372

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dabney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	36
Black	273
Asian	8
Two or More	14

Black
273 (73.4 %)
White
41 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-6918
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Dabney
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dabney Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dabney Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	46%
Male	201	54%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th