Enrollment
439
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denning Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denning Elementary School
Denning Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Frankfort Cusd 168 also operates Frankfort Intermediate School (447 students) and Frankfort Comm High School (416 students) alongside Denning Elementary 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 Denning Elementary School compares
Denning Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Cusd 168, which includes Denning Elementary School.
$17,096
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 20.4%
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 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Frankfort on the city page.
Is Denning Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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