Danville Elementary School

Q: Is Danville Elementary School a good school?

Danville Elementary School ranks 140 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Danville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 376 students in grades PK-6 in Danville, Iowa, which is part of the Danville Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 75-82% of students proficient or better in ELA and 84.1-89.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.2-74.5% and 70.7-76.3%, respectively.

Danville Elementary School has a strong statewide ranking, typically placing in the top third of Iowa elementary schools, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.2 students per teacher, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.17% to 35.9%, compared to some of the nearby schools like Harlan Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School.

While the school's academic performance has been consistently strong, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond the school's own efforts may influence its performance. Additionally, the school's student population is significantly more homogeneous, with a much higher percentage of white students, compared to the more diverse student populations at some of the nearby schools. However, further analysis would be needed to determine the extent of any relationship between the school's demographics and its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623

(319) 392-4221

District: Danville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,174

Students who attend Danville Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Danville Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Two or more races:

2.9%

African American:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Danville Elementary School ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (2.9%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Danville Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Danville Elementary School employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Danville Elementary School is $10,174.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Danville Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Danville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville Community School District 196^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Danville Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	55.94	321^st	626	48.7%
2013	62.06	254^th	624	59.3%
2014	67.16	208^th	603	65.5%
2015	54.82	334^th	616	45.8%
2016	74.80	114^th	599	81.0%
2017	70.65	168^th	574	70.7%
2018	64.30	227^th	567	60.0%
2019	64.68	221^st	603	63.3%
2021	68.90	169^th	567	70.2%
2022	68.03	189^th	574	67.1%
2023	69.60	172^nd	565	69.6%
2024	72.08	140^th	557	74.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Danville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1989	290	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1990	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1991	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1992	259	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1993	264	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
1994	268	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1995	286	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1996	286	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1997	291	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1998	298	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1999	289	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	299	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	-22	286
2001	285	4	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2002	292	8	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	307
2003	292	8	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	307
2004	287	8	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	302
2005	276	5	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	293
2006	285	6	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	303
2007	280	8	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	296	8	1	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	318
2009	328	13	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
2010	326	4	0	8	0	0	20	0	358
2011	328	1	1	7	0	0	25	0	362
2012	340	1	1	6	3	0	18	0	369
2013	353	1	1	7	3	0	18	0	383
2014	328	2	1	5	0	0	18	0	354
2015	328	3	2	11	0	0	19	0	363
2016	346	4	3	8	0	0	21	0	382
2017	359	3	2	10	0	0	18	0	392
2018	370	2	4	13	2	0	16	0	407
2019	373	2	3	11	2	0	15	0	406
2020	385	0	4	6	1	0	15	0	411
2021	382	0	5	6	1	0	11	0	405
2022	368	2	4	4	0	0	9	0	387
2023	360	2	3	3	0	0	8	0	376
2024	362	2	1	1	0	0	11	0	377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Danville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	16.5	16.5	n/a
1989	291	16.5	17.6	6.5
1990	263	16.5	15.9	0
1991	254	16.5	15.3	5.9
1992	260	26.0	10.0	6.2
1993	266	18.0	14.8	6.4
1994	273	17.5	15.6	10.6
1995	289	17.5	16.5	9.7
1996	289	17.5	16.5	9.7
1997	300	16.9	17.8	11.7
1998	308	17.8	17.3	12.7
1999	300	16.6	18.1	13.3
2000	286	16.0	17.9	12.3
2001	295	15.0	19.7	20.7
2002	307	17.3	17.7	19.2
2003	307	17.3	17.7	19.2
2004	302	18.3	16.5	27.5
2005	293	16.0	18.3	27
2006	303	14.0	21.6	28.7
2007	299	21.8	13.7	25.8
2008	318	22.8	13.9	26.1
2009	356	22.5	15.8	30.9
2010	358	21.0	17.0	29.1
2011	362	20.0	18.1	30.7
2012	369	21.1	17.4	30.1
2013	383	23.4	16.3	30.8
2014	354	22.6	15.6	26.8
2015	363	23.0	15.7	22.3
2016	382	24.0	15.9	29.6
2017	392	23.6	16.5	26.8
2018	407	25.3	16.0	27
2019	406	24.8	16.3	30.8
2020	411	25.1	16.3	29.9
2021	405	27.2	14.8	32.3
2022	387	25.3	15.2	28.2
2023	376	27.4	13.6	35.9
2024	377	26.9	14.0	34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Danville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	16.5	16.5	n/a
1989	291	16.5	17.6	6.5
1990	263	16.5	15.9	0
1991	254	16.5	15.3	5.9
1992	260	26.0	10.0	6.2
1993	266	18.0	14.8	6.4
1994	273	17.5	15.6	10.6
1995	289	17.5	16.5	9.7
1996	289	17.5	16.5	9.7
1997	300	16.9	17.8	11.7
1998	308	17.8	17.3	12.7
1999	300	16.6	18.1	13.3
2000	286	16.0	17.9	12.3
2001	295	15.0	19.7	20.7
2002	307	17.3	17.7	19.2
2003	307	17.3	17.7	19.2
2004	302	18.3	16.5	27.5
2005	293	16.0	18.3	27
2006	303	14.0	21.6	28.7
2007	299	21.8	13.7	25.8
2008	318	22.8	13.9	26.1
2009	356	22.5	15.8	30.9
2010	358	21.0	17.0	29.1
2011	362	20.0	18.1	30.7
2012	369	21.1	17.4	30.1
2013	383	23.4	16.3	30.8
2014	354	22.6	15.6	26.8
2015	363	23.0	15.7	22.3
2016	382	24.0	15.9	29.6
2017	392	23.6	16.5	26.8
2018	407	25.3	16.0	27
2019	406	24.8	16.3	30.8
2020	411	25.1	16.3	29.9
2021	405	27.2	14.8	32.3
2022	387	25.3	15.2	28.2
2023	376	27.4	13.6	35.9
2024	377	26.9	14.0	34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Danville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$277 (2.7%)	$9,896 (97.3%)	$10,174

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Danville Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 221^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 172^nd of 565 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Danville Elementary School)	75	70.5	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Danville Community School District)	75	70.5	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Danville Elementary School)	93.2	85.2	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Danville Community School District)	93.2	85.2	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Elementary School)	57.7	74.5	16.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Community School District)	57.7	74.5	16.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Danville Elementary School)	84.6	94.1	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Danville Community School District)	84.6	94.1	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Elementary School)	62.5	65.9	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Community School District)	62.5	65.9	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Danville Elementary School)	83.3	84.1	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Danville Community School District)	83.3	84.1	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Elementary School)	71.9	84.6	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Danville Community School District)	71.9	84.6	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Danville Elementary School)	82.5	84.3	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Danville Community School District)	82.5	84.3	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	376	7.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	3	72.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	373	360	3.5%
Two or More Races	15	8	46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	35.9%	5.1%

Schools Near Danville Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	377	27	14.0	34.5%	362 (96.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	310	24	12.9	39.4%	274 (88.4%)	9 (2.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453
West Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	437	29	14.9	45.3%	312 (71.4%)	21 (4.8%)	34 (7.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%		70.8	159^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.9%	209	67.6	73.2	60.9		78.9	66.7	64.1		51.6	$14,218	$441	$13,777
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	26	11.4	67.4%	189 (63.4%)	41 (13.8%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.4%)	62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%		46.9	355^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.2%	130	80.0	68.3			92.2	70.0				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
Corse Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	700 South Starr Avenue	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2707	176	8	22.2	35.8%	90 (51.1%)	38 (21.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.6%)								(n/a)
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	237	19	12.5	62.9%	124 (52.3%)	47 (19.8%)	24 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (16.5%)	33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.4	514^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.0%	93	65.2	55.3			73.9	55.3				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	247	22	11.2	75.7%	134 (54.3%)	59 (23.9%)	15 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (15.4%)	4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%		4	548^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.0%	11	39.6	32.1			58.5	30.2				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365
Black Hawk Elementary School	Public	K-4	2804 S 14th St	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5300	290	26	11.1	61.7%	165 (56.9%)	70 (24.1%)	22 (7.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	33.6	422^nd of 557 public elementary schools	24.2%		18.6	491^st of 565 public elementary schools	13.1%	69	42.4	82.2			57.6	73.3				$13,181	$1,602	$11,579
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	429	29	14.8	36.4%	391 (91.1%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 E Henry Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7771	328	26	12.5	57.6%	225 (68.6%)	15 (4.6%)	61 (18.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	29.4	444^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.3%		42.6	380^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.7%	64	56.1	62.5	45.2		63.4	67.5	67.7		54.8	$13,319	$745	$12,574

Frequently Asked Questions about Danville Elementary School

How many students attend Danville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Danville Elementary School.

What district is Danville Elementary School in?

Danville Community School District

What schools do graduates of Danville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Danville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Danville Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Danville Elementary School?

Students at Danville Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Is Danville Elementary School a good school?

Danville Elementary School ranks 140^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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