Dana Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 · Henderson County Schools
#859 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#40139 of 50,301 nationally
About Dana Elementary
Dana Elementary is a public elementary located in Hendersonville, in the Henderson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 403 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 859th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 403.
There are 14 schools in Hendersonville; Dana Elementary ranks 12th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dana Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dana Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sugarloaf Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.7 km away
Edneyville Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 4.0 km away
North Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students · 5.1 km away
Apple Valley Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 5.1 km away
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 5.2 km away
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students · 5.5 km away
East Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 6.4 km away
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students · 6.8 km away
Clear Creek Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 7.3 km away
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Lindley Park Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
Snow Hill Primary
Snow Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–1
403 students
Rocky Point Elementary
Rocky Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Swain County West Elementary
Bryson City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
403 students
Haw Creek Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
West Greene Elementary
Snow Hill · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dana Elementary a good school?
Dana Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #859 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dana Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dana Elementary ranks #859 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #40139 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dana Elementary?
Dana Elementary had 403 students in 2025.
Is Dana Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dana Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dana Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dana Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.