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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Attendance Zone: 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
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
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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