Serving 403 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 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Attendance Zone: Dana Road Elementary serves the southern part of Vicksburg, MS, covering an area of approximately 88.6 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dana Road Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dana Road Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
6%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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?
403 students attend Dana Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dana Road Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dana Road Elementary School?
Dana Road Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dana Road Elementary School offer ?
Dana Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
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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