- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, IL
Mark Denman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mark Denman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171179005274
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Denman Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 545
- students enrolled
Mark Denman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Denman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Danville, IL.
School address
District: Danville Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 171179005274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mark Denman Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171179005274 · Danville, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (1,253 students)
Mark Denman Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mark Denman Elementary 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
- This school
Mark Denman Elementary School
545 students
- Southwest Ele 469
Southwest Elem School
469 students
- Liberty Elem S 377
Liberty Elem School
377 students
What this shows Mark Denman Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Denman Elementary School compares
Mark Denman 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
White 25.0%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Mark Denman Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville Ccsd 118 reports $21,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Denman Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View Upper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Denman Elementary 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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South View Upper Elem School
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
347 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Meade Park Elem School
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Denman Elementary School
How many students attend Mark Denman Elementary School?
Mark Denman Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Denman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Denman Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Denman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mark Denman Elementary School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Danville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Denman Elementary School?
Mark Denman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Mark Denman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Denman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Ccsd 118?
Besides Mark Denman Elementary 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.