Danville Primary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Danville Primary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Danville Primary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Danville Primary School often compared to?
Danville Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School, Liberty-valley Elementary School, Danville Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Danville Primary School?
511 students attend Danville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Danville Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Primary School?
Danville Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danville Primary School offer ?
Danville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Primary School part of?
Danville Primary School is part of Danville Area School District.
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