Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Dana Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dana Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dana Road Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dana Road Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
90%
47%
White
9%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Dana Road Elementary School?
434 students attend Dana Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dana Road Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Road Elementary School?
Dana Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dana Road Elementary School offer ?
Dana Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dana Road Elementary School part of?
Dana Road Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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