MARK DENMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mark Denman Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Danville CCSD 118 school district, located in Danville, IL with about 682 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Mark Denman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mark Denman Elementary School, located on Colfax Drive in Danville, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Danville Community Consolidated School District 118. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of essential academic skills, social-emotional growth, and character building for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing tailored instructional support, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

Beyond academics, Mark Denman Elementary prioritizes the creation of a strong school community by encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Danville neighborhood. The school utilizes various resources to address the unique needs of its students, striving to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are motivated to reach their full potential. Through its ongoing dedication to educational excellence and community involvement, the school remains a key pillar in the local district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children.

For more information, contact Mark Denman Elementary School at (217) 444-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832-3325
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MARK DENMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Danville, IL with about 682 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Danville CCSD 118
Total Students:
682
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 682 students

Black or African American
51.8%
White
28.2%
Two or more races
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.