Dana Elementary

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/dan/

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

403

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dana Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	227
Black	4
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
227 (56.3%)
White
157 (39.0%)
Two or More
13 (3.2%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)685-7743
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/dan/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
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 13

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 68