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#2790 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Denning Elementary School
Elementary School · Frankfort Cusd 168 · West Frankfort, IL
A Frankfort Cusd 168 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1401 W 6th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denning Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,528
Median home value
$88,000
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–7 | 1.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Frankfort Cusd 168
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denning Elementary School is listed in Frankfort CUSD 168; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denning Elementary School
Denning Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Frankfort, IL, part of Frankfort Cusd 168, serving approximately 474 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,790 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denning Elementary School
What grades does Denning Elementary School serve?
Denning Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denning Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denning Elementary School rank in IL?
Denning Elementary School ranks #2,790 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Denning Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denning Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Denning Elementary School a charter school?
No, Denning Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denning Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Denning Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denning Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Denning Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (618) 937-2464
- Area population (ZIP 62896)
- 10,691
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 62896; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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