Dana Elementary

Summary:

Dana Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 407. The school is part of the Henderson County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dana Elementary faces several challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 70-80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the nearby schools like Atkinson Elementary and Hendersonville Elementary. Additionally, Dana Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (51%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 6% to 47% Hispanic students. This unique racial makeup may require specialized resources and support to address the specific needs of this student group.

Academically, Dana Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is consistently lower than the Henderson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Dana Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 59.7%, compared to 67% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 436 out of 1,440 North Carolina elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 1,219 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating in the most recent year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 690 Ridge Road
       Hendersonville, NC  28792


(828) 685-7743

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1219th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,155 Help


Students who attend Dana Elementary usually attend:

High:    Henderson County Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.4%
White:
43.2%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dana Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), White (43.2%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dana Elementary is 13.9, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dana Elementary is $10,155. 6 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dana Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dana Elementary 1219th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dana Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Henderson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Schools 83rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dana Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.06 535th 1276 58.1%
2007 67.97 393rd 1293 69.6%
2008 65.21 446th 1324 66.3%
2009 77.67 250th 1354 81.5%
2010 69.83 400th 1363 70.7%
2011 78.39 230th 1381 83.3%
2012 83.98 121st 1388 91.3%
2013 62.13 488th 1403 65.2%
2014 53.83 635th 1390 54.3%
2015 68.89 436th 1440 69.7%
2016 59.75 560th 1425 60.7%
2017 62.25 533rd 1429 62.7%
2018 55.28 659th 1434 54.0%
2019 39.72 920th 1473 37.5%
2021 34.94 940th 1489 36.9%
2022 46.64 802nd 1514 47.0%
2023 32.85 1040th 1502 30.8%
2024 23.65 1219th 1505 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.42 140th 421 66.7%
2019 45.15 250th 497 49.7%
2021 21.97 346th 385 10.1%
2022 41.33 270th 485 44.3%
2023 34.57 340th 514 33.9%
2024 29.82 421st 533 21.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.78 772nd 801 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 254th 1332 80.9%
2019 55.19 570th 1361 58.1%
2021 54.35 508th 1329 61.8%
2022 64.05 373rd 1366 72.7%
2023 40.02 909th 1437 36.7%
2024 38.65 939th 1450 35.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 678th 1405 51.7%
2019 44.74 830th 1424 41.7%
2021 37.34 871st 1440 39.5%
2022 50.05 711th 1458 51.2%
2023 28.28 1113th 1459 23.7%
2024 16.37 1316th 1455 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.37 405th 878 53.9%
2022 25.78 523rd 634 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.61 619th 1413 56.2%
2019 36.18 1005th 1430 29.7%
2021 32.63 943rd 1444 34.7%
2022 42.68 853rd 1464 41.7%
2023 38.89 936th 1461 35.9%
2024 31.42 1055th 1464 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.01 289th 851 66.0%
2019 40.53 541st 865 37.5%
2021 40.63 478th 843 43.3%
2022 51.00 392nd 893 56.1%
2023 32.06 659th 915 28.0%
2024 29.57 728th 951 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 664th 1178 43.6%
2019 33.97 870th 1183 26.5%
2021 23.21 979th 1172 16.5%
2022 37.03 804th 1194 32.7%
2023 27.69 943rd 1183 20.3%
2024 19.45 1029th 1166 11.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dana Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Dana Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 2 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 466 1 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 466 0 7 39 4 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 499 7 7 61 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 484 6 6 45 2 n/a n/a 3 546
1993 485 4 6 60 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 379 5 2 26 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 425 5 4 74 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 425 5 4 74 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 421 2 2 84 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 441 3 2 87 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 432 7 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 449 15 1 99 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 450 15 2 112 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 397 23 5 60 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 397 23 5 60 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 447 21 4 99 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 445 26 3 123 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 436 38 4 121 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 391 5 4 126 1 n/a n/a 26 553
2008 377 7 6 119 1 n/a n/a 35 545
2009 309 29 2 148 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 275 37 5 168 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 283 6 3 194 0 1 9 0 496
2012 272 4 3 202 0 3 10 0 494
2013 277 4 4 213 0 4 18 0 520
2014 290 4 1 232 0 6 10 0 543
2015 277 5 0 249 0 8 10 0 549
2016 262 3 0 291 1 13 7 0 577
2017 255 2 0 268 1 17 8 0 551
2018 251 3 0 271 0 9 9 0 543
2019 236 4 0 243 2 6 7 0 498
2020 218 5 0 225 1 3 10 0 462
2021 171 5 0 212 1 3 7 0 399
2022 160 9 0 208 1 4 10 0 392
2023 176 12 0 209 1 2 7 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 29.0 16.8 26.8
1989 506 29.0 17.4 39.7
1990 516 33.0 15.6 39
1991 576 35.0 16.4 34.9
1992 546 35.0 15.6 26.2
1993 556 30.0 18.5 33.5
1994 414 23.0 18.0 44.9
1995 508 28.0 18.1 33.1
1996 508 28.0 18.1 33.1
1997 509 30.0 17.0 39.3
1998 533 35.0 15.2 43
1999 533 35.0 15.2 53.7
2000 565 35.0 16.1 47.3
2001 579 35.0 16.5 47.8
2002 488 38.0 12.8 47.1
2003 488 38.0 12.8 47.1
2004 574 38.0 15.1 50.9
2005 600 38.0 15.8 52.7
2006 602 38.0 15.8 51.2
2007 553 n/a n/a 60.5
2008 545 39.5 13.8 52.2
2009 490 36.5 13.4 66.1
2010 488 35.1 13.8 71.5
2011 496 37.9 13.0 74.4
2012 494 39.5 12.4 75.7
2013 520 36.0 14.4 77.5
2014 543 38.0 14.2 80.8
2015 549 38.0 14.4 77.4
2016 577 38.0 15.1 79.9
2017 551 37.4 14.7 83.5
2018 543 37.0 14.6 77.9
2019 498 34.5 14.4 77.3
2020 462 32.1 14.3 75.3
2021 399 31.2 12.7 70.7
2022 392 29.5 13.2 73.7
2023 407 29.1 13.9 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 29.0 16.8 26.8
1989 506 29.0 17.4 39.7
1990 516 33.0 15.6 39
1991 576 35.0 16.4 34.9
1992 546 35.0 15.6 26.2
1993 556 30.0 18.5 33.5
1994 414 23.0 18.0 44.9
1995 508 28.0 18.1 33.1
1996 508 28.0 18.1 33.1
1997 509 30.0 17.0 39.3
1998 533 35.0 15.2 43
1999 533 35.0 15.2 53.7
2000 565 35.0 16.1 47.3
2001 579 35.0 16.5 47.8
2002 488 38.0 12.8 47.1
2003 488 38.0 12.8 47.1
2004 574 38.0 15.1 50.9
2005 600 38.0 15.8 52.7
2006 602 38.0 15.8 51.2
2007 553 n/a n/a 60.5
2008 545 39.5 13.8 52.2
2009 490 36.5 13.4 66.1
2010 488 35.1 13.8 71.5
2011 496 37.9 13.0 74.4
2012 494 39.5 12.4 75.7
2013 520 36.0 14.4 77.5
2014 543 38.0 14.2 80.8
2015 549 38.0 14.4 77.4
2016 577 38.0 15.1 79.9
2017 551 37.4 14.7 83.5
2018 543 37.0 14.6 77.9
2019 498 34.5 14.4 77.3
2020 462 32.1 14.3 75.3
2021 399 31.2 12.7 70.7
2022 392 29.5 13.2 73.7
2023 407 29.1 13.9 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dana Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,652 (16.3%) $8,503 (83.7%) $10,155

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dana Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 920th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1040th of 1502 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dana Elementary)60.970.8
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)72.669
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Dana Elementary)44.635.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)62.655.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dana Elementary)60.246.3
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)66.957
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Dana Elementary)58.144.4
 13.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)67.257.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dana Elementary)43.348.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)62.359.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dana Elementary)37.533.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)61.150.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Dana Elementary)7542.2
 32.8%
   5th Grade Science (Henderson County Schools)81.770.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498407
 18.3%
African American412
 200%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic243209
 14%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White236176
 25.4%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%79.6%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Dana Elementary.

Students who attend Dana Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Henderson County Early College

Students at Dana Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Dana Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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