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Enrollment
439
Elementary
DISTRICT 443 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANKFORT CUSD 168·NCES 174158004166
Denning Elementary School
1401 W 6th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896 · (618) 937-2464 · Franklin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
206 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 97 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 113 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 120 | 27% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Denning Elementary School→Frankfort Intermediate School→Central Jr High School→Frankfort Comm High School
Based on grade levels within Frankfort CUSD 168. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Denning Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denning Elementary School this school | 439 | 46.9% | N/A |
| Albion Grade School Albion | 427 | 47.1% | 52.7% |
| Meridian Elementary School Blue Mound | 460 | 48.0% | 43.9% |
| Eastland Elementary School Shannon | 433 | 47.3% | 64.1% |
| Winchester Elementary School Winchester | 401 | 47.6% | 46.2% |
| Newton Elementary School Newton | 476 | 49.4% | 53.2% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Denning Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 439 | #801 of 2,419 | #4 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #1,877 of 2,035 | #8 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.0% | #1,811 of 2,042 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.9% | #1,387 of 2,132 | #9 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.9% | #718 of 1,461 | #2 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
439
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 556
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 439 | 25.3 | 17.3:1 | 47% (206) |
| 2023-24 | 474 | 28.6 | 16.6:1 | 49% (233) |
| 2022-23 | 467 | 29 | 16.1:1 | 63% (296) |
| 2020-21 | 438 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 510 | 24 | 21.3:1 | 37% (188) |
| 2015-16 | 504 | 28 | 18.0:1 | 58% (293) |
| 2010-11 | 529 | 26 | 20.4:1 | 64% (338) |
| 2000-01 | 431 | 27 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 556 | 28 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Denning Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (510 to 439); teachers up 6% (24 to 25.3).
About Denning Elementary School
Denning Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school for students in West Frankfort, Illinois. The school's 439 students are in pre-K through 2.
Within Frankfort CUSD 168, Denning Elementary School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 1,517 students.
The large majority of students at Denning Elementary School, 93%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. That is close to the 95% White share among all Franklin County residents. By the diversity index, Denning Elementary School comes in at 13%.
With 25.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Denning Elementary School was 17.3:1. Among elementary schools in Illinois, the typical ratio is 13.9:1. Denning Elementary School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 47%. Compared with the 57% average for public schools in Franklin County, the school's rate is lower.
In Franklin County (population about 37,323), median household income is about $56,740, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Denning Elementary School is one of 25 public schools in Franklin County, which together enroll about 5,523 students.
Frankfort Comm High School is the public school closest to Denning Elementary School, about 1.4 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2020-21, Denning Elementary School enrolled 438; in 2024-25, 439.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Denning Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,323
Census ACS
Median income
$56,740
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
5,523 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Frankfort CUSD 168
- Frankfort Intermediate SchoolElementary · 447 students
- Frankfort Comm High SchoolHigh · 416 students
- Central Jr High SchoolMiddle · 215 students
Other schools in West Frankfort
- Frankfort Intermediate SchoolElementary · 447 students
- Frankfort Comm High SchoolHigh · 416 students
- Central Jr High SchoolMiddle · 215 students
Nearby schools
- Frankfort Comm High School1.4 mi · 416
- Central Jr High School2.0 mi · 215
- Frankfort Intermediate School2.0 mi · 447
- Johnston City High School5.6 mi · 328
- Washington Middle School5.8 mi · 296
- Jefferson Elementary School5.8 mi · 270
Frequently asked questions
About Denning Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School enrolls approximately 439 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Denning Elementary School serve?
Denning Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Denning Elementary School have?
Denning Elementary School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Denning Elementary School?
Student demographics at Denning Elementary School are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Denning Elementary School public or private?
Denning Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Frankfort CUSD 168.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.