Top Rankings
Danville Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 682 students in Danville Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Danville Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
682 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Danville Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%

Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
636 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
93%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
57
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,447
$16,468

Spending / Student
$16,471
$16,042

Best Danville Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville Comm School District?
Danville Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 682 students.
What is the rank of Danville Comm School District?
Danville Comm School District is ranked #78 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville Comm School District?
93% of Danville Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville Comm School District?
Danville Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Danville Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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