- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
Dabney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dabney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001815
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dabney Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dabney Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dabney Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Dabney Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 370465001815 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 16:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Dabney Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dabney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- This school 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- E M Rollins El 322
E M Rollins Elementary
322 students
What this shows Dabney Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dabney Elementary compares
Dabney Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.1%
White 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Dabney Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dabney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E M Rollins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dabney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pinkston Street Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dabney Elementary
How many students attend Dabney Elementary?
Dabney Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dabney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dabney Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dabney Elementary?
99.2% of students at Dabney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dabney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dabney Elementary is African American at 75.1% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dabney Elementary?
Dabney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dabney Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dabney Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Dabney Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Aycock Elementary (376 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.