Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cannon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)13%
26%
Black
(15-16)52%
17%
White
(15-16)27%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)8%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Cannon Elementary School?
263 students attend Cannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cannon Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Elementary School?
Cannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cannon Elementary School part of?
Cannon Elementary School is part of Danville Community Consolidated School District 118.
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