Enrollment
545
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Denman Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Denman Elementary School
Mark Denman Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Danville, Illinois, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside South View Upper Elem School (664 students): Mark Denman Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 20.1:1).
Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students) and North Ridge Middle School (740 students) alongside Mark Denman 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 Mark Denman Elementary School compares
Mark Denman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Ccsd 118, which includes Mark Denman Elementary School.
$19,692
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mark Denman Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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