- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, IL
Edison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171179001385
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 233
- students enrolled
Edison Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Danville, IL.
School address
District: Danville Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 171179001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Edison Elem School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 171179001385 · Danville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (1,253 students)
Edison Elem School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville High
Danville High School
1,253 students
- North Ridge Mi
North Ridge Middle School
740 students
- South View Upp
South View Upper Elem School
664 students
- Mark Denman El
Mark Denman Elementary School
545 students
- Southwest Ele 469
Southwest Elem School
469 students
- This school 233
Edison Elem School
233 students
What this shows Edison Elem School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elem School compares
Edison Elem 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$21,893
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.5%
White 22.7%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Edison Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Danville Ccsd 118 reports $21,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Ridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Upper Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Denman Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Danville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elem School
How many students attend Edison Elem School?
Edison Elem School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elem School is African American at 51.5% of enrollment, in Danville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elem School?
Edison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elem School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Ccsd 118?
Besides Edison Elem School, Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students), North Ridge Middle School (740 students), and South View Upper Elem School (664 students). See the Danville Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.