D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Dabney Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 150 Lanning Road, Henderson, NC 27537
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
411
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -28 pts, math -28 pts6th percentile (list)
Black12%8%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -11 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 150 Lanning Road
City Henderson
ZIP Code 27537
District 3704650
NCES School ID 370465001815
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27537

Understanding the community around Dabney Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,709
Per Capita Income $28,233
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $139,900
Median Rent $898
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dabney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.0%
White 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 411
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dabney Elementary?
Dabney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dabney Elementary?
Dabney Elementary has 411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Dabney Elementary serve?
Dabney Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dabney Elementary receive per student?
Dabney Elementary receives $14,113 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dabney Elementary in 27537 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,318
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,463
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
28.7%

Other Schools in 27537

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026