Serving 545 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 17:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mark Denman Elementary School serves a central area in Danville, IL, covering approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Denman Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 9% 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
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2953 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
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 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 Northeast Elementary Magnet School, North Ridge Middle 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?
545 students attend Mark Denman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mark Denman Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Denman Elementary School?
Mark Denman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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