Denning Elementary School

1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Denning Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Denning Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire West Frankfort, IL school district, encompassing approximately 57.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Denning Elementary School's student population of 439 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-2
Total Students
439 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
LOVE-LEARN-LEAD

School Rankings

The diversity score of Denning Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
27.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Denning Elementary School often compared to?
Denning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-c Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Denning Elementary School?
439 students attend Denning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Denning Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Denning Elementary School offer ?
Denning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Denning Elementary School part of?
Denning Elementary School is part of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Denning Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire West Frankfort, IL school district, encompassing approximately 57.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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