Denning Elementary School

www.wfschools.org

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Denning Elementary School is located in West Frankfort, Illinois, and serves as a primary educational institution within the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168. Situated at 1401 W 6th St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on delivering core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners build essential social and academic skills.

As part of the West Frankfort school system, Denning Elementary emphasizes a commitment to student growth and preparation for middle school transitions. The facility functions as a central hub for the district’s elementary-aged population, often prioritizing community engagement and parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By maintaining a structured and nurturing environment, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while upholding the educational objectives of the broader district.

467

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denning Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
439 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frankfort CUSD 168
Phone:	(618)937-2464
Website:	http://www.wfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 109

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 106