Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dana Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Dana Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Dana Elementary School?
390 students attend Dana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Elementary School?
Dana Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dana Elementary School offer ?
Dana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dana Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
