Enrollment
853
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, IN
Danville Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Danville Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180255000304
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danville Community High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Danville Community High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Community High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN.
School address
District: Danville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180255000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danville Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danville Community High School
Danville Community High School is a large high school in Danville, Indiana, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 34% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students) and South Elementary School (626 students) alongside Danville Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Danville Community High School compares
Danville Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Danville Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Community School Corp, which includes Danville Community High School.
$11,427
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Danville Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danville Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~853 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Danville Community High School
How many students attend Danville Community High School?
Danville Community High School has 853 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Community High School is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danville Community High School?
21.7% of students at Danville Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danville Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Danville Community High School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Danville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danville Community High School?
Danville Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Danville Community High School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Community High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
Is Danville Community High School a good school?
Danville Community High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Danville Community School Corp?
Besides Danville Community High School, Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students), South Elementary School (626 students), and North Elementary School (446 students). See the Danville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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