Danville Elementary School

419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Danville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Danville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Danville Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Danville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#441 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
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80-84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Danville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Danville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Danville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Danville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Danville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danville Elementary School's ranking?
Danville Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Danville Elementary School often compared to?
Danville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Madison Middle School, Richardson Elementary School, Mediapolis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Danville Elementary School?
387 students attend Danville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Danville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Elementary School?
Danville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danville Elementary School offer ?
Danville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Elementary School part of?
Danville Elementary School is part of Danville Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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