Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cannon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)13%
26%
Black
(15-16)52%
17%
White
(15-16)27%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)8%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Cannon Elementary School?
263 students attend Cannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cannon Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Elementary School?
Cannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cannon Elementary School part of?
Cannon Elementary School is part of Danville Community Consolidated School District 118.
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