Danville Primary School

931 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Danville Primary School serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Danville Primary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Danville Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Danville Primary School often compared to?
Danville Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School, Liberty-valley Elementary School, Danville Area MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Danville Primary School?
518 students attend Danville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Danville Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Primary School?
Danville Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danville Primary School offer ?
Danville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Primary School part of?
Danville Primary School is part of Danville Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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