DANA EL CTR

Dana El Ctr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wyoming Valley West SD school district, located in Forty Fort, PA with about 579 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 34 teachers, Dana El Ctr 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.

The Dana Elementary Center, located at 50 Dana Street in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational facility serving the Wyoming Valley West School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in a structured classroom environment. The school is integrated into the broader district framework, which aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a blend of academic rigor and social-emotional development.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Dana Elementary Center functions as a hub for local families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. The facility is equipped to support a diverse student body, offering resources that help address individual learning needs and promote early childhood development. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and essential academic standards, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing environment that lays the groundwork for long-term educational success for its students.

For more information, contact Dana El Ctr at (570) 283-0591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.