- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Frankfort, IL
Denning Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Denning Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174158004166
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denning Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Frankfort · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 439
- students enrolled
Denning Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denning Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Cusd 168 · Illinois
NCES ID 174158004166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Denning Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 174158004166 · West Frankfort, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankfort Intermediate School (447 students)
Denning Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Denning Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frankfort Inte
Frankfort Intermediate School
447 students
- This school
Denning Elementary School
439 students
- Frankfort Comm
Frankfort Comm High School
416 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
215 students
What this shows Denning Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denning Elementary School compares
Denning Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Denning Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Frankfort Cusd 168 reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denning Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Comm High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denning Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denning Elementary School
How many students attend Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Frankfort, IL. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denning Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denning Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Denning Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in West Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Denning Elementary School rank among public schools in West Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Denning Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Frankfort Cusd 168?
Besides Denning Elementary School, Frankfort Cusd 168 also operates Frankfort Intermediate School (447 students), Frankfort Comm High School (416 students), and Central Jr High School (215 students). See the Frankfort Cusd 168 district page for the complete list.