Top Rankings
Danville CCSD 118 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,766 students in Danville CCSD 118 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Danville CCSD 118 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,766 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Danville CCSD 118 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#826 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Graduation Rate
68%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
514 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
28%
# Black Students
2,163 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
45%
16%
# White Students
1,471 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
575 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
208
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
422
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
371
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
411
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
374
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
382
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
383
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
413
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
327
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,836 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,541 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$107 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,836
$21,990

Spending / Student
$22,541
$21,244

Best Danville CCSD 118 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ridge Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Grades: K-4
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
South View Upper Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Danville High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Rank: #99.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville CCSD 118 School District?
Danville CCSD 118 School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,766 students.
What is the rank of Danville CCSD 118 School District?
Danville CCSD 118 School District is ranked #810 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville CCSD 118 School District?
45% of Danville CCSD 118 School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville CCSD 118 School District?
Danville CCSD 118 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Danville CCSD 118 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,541 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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