- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180255000304
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Danville Community High School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 180255000304 · Danville, IN High · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 21.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville Middle School (870 students)
Danville Community High School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Danville Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville Middl
Danville Middle School
870 students
- This school
Danville Community High School
853 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
626 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Danville Community High School reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danville Community High School compares
Danville Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Danville Community School Corp reports $12,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~853 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
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.