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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DANVILLE AREA SD·NCES 420732007406

Danville Primary Sch

931 Ironmen Lane, Danville, PA 17821 · (570) 271-3268 · Montour County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL489 STUDENTS
Enrollment
489
Elementary
DISTRICT 490 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
204 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 75%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
155
Grade 1
152
Grade 2
182
Student demographics
White
42787%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
184%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 14%
Asian
184%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Two+
214%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26254%
Female
22746%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
489
-64 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 11.4:1
% White
87%
was 86%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Danville Primary Sch

Danville Primary Sch operates as an average-sized K-5 school in Danville, Pennsylvania, operated by Danville Area SD. Current enrollment sits at 489 students spanning grades K through 2.

Danville Area SD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,133 students. Danville Primary Sch is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Danville Primary Sch reports that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 4% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Danville Primary Sch has 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.2:1. The state averages around 13.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 42% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Montour County) records that median household earnings sit near $76,976, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Montour County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,221 students), Danville Primary Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Danville Area SHS, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Danville Primary Sch's enrollment has ticked down 12% since 2018, when it stood at 553 (now 489).

On this page, the feed for Danville Primary Sch typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Montour County at a glance

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Population
18,103
Census ACS
Median income
$76,976
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,221 students

Quick facts

School name
Danville Primary Sch
District
Danville Area SD
Address
931 Ironmen Lane, Danville, PA 17821
Phone
(570) 271-3268
County
Montour County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
489
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
204 (42%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
420732007406
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Danville Primary Sch
How large is Danville Primary Sch?
Danville Primary Sch enrolls approximately 489 students in grades KG-02.
Is Danville Primary Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Danville Primary Sch is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Danville Primary Sch have?
Danville Primary Sch employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Danville Primary Sch?
Student demographics at Danville Primary Sch are roughly 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Danville Primary Sch?
Danville Primary Sch is overseen by Danville Area SD in Montour County.
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