Below Average
#3271 of 3,813 schools in IL
Denkmann Elem School
Elementary School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL
A Rock Island Sd 41 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4101 22nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denkmann Elem School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denkmann Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,260
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rock Island Sd 41
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denkmann Elem School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denkmann Elem School
Denkmann Elem School is a public elementary school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,271 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denkmann Elem School
What grades does Denkmann Elem School serve?
Denkmann Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Denkmann Elem School?
Denkmann Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denkmann Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denkmann Elem School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denkmann Elem School rank in IL?
Denkmann Elem School ranks #3,271 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Denkmann Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denkmann Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Denkmann Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denkmann Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Denkmann Elem School a charter school?
No, Denkmann Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denkmann Elem School a Title I school?
No, Denkmann Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denkmann Elem School?
55.8% of students at Denkmann Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (309) 793-5922
- Area population (ZIP 61201)
- 37,294
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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