Mark Denman Elementary School

930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mark Denman 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mark Denman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Mark Denman Elementary School's student population of 583 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mark Denman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Denman Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2953 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
7%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
52%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Denman Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Denman Elementary School is ranked #2953 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mark Denman Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Denman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ridge Middle School, Northeast Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mark Denman Elementary School?
583 students attend Mark Denman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mark Denman Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Denman Elementary School?
Mark Denman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mark Denman Elementary School offer ?
Mark Denman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mark Denman Elementary School part of?
Mark Denman Elementary School is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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