Danville Independent

Danville, Kentucky — 6 schools

1,836
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$15,338
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Danville Independent operates 6 public schools serving 1,836 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,787 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Boyle County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,338 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.5% local, 46.9% state, and 19.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,787 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #70 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 374:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.6% White, 12.7% African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School accounts for 29.1% of all Danville Independent student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Danville Independent-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Danville Independent school enrollment varies 19× across entities

Danville Independent school enrollment ranges from 27 students (lowest) to 520 students (highest), a spread of 493 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Danville Independent has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Danville Independent student-counselor ratio is 374:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Danville Independent chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Danville Independent is typically wider than the Danville Independent-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.5%
Federal
46.9%
State
33.5%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
70 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Boyle County county, where this district is located.

$693
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$913
2 BR/mo
$1,200
3 BR/mo
$1,351
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,787
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Danville Independent.

White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 12.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 14.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 6
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
374:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Danville Independent

School Enrollment
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
520
Danville High School
492
John W. Bate Middle School
358
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
356
Anchor Academy
34
Sunrise Academy
27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Danville Independent?

Danville Independent has 6 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,836 students.

How much does Danville Independent spend per student?

Danville Independent spends $15,338 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #70 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Danville Independent?

The average teacher salary in Danville Independent is $83,787 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Danville Independent?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Boyle County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Danville Independent?

Danville Independent students are 60.6% White, 12.7% African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Danville Independent?

Danville Independent has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #70 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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