Denning Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Frankfort, Illinois 62896 · Frankfort CUSD 168
#853 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#25620 of 50,301 nationally
About Denning Elementary School
Denning Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Frankfort, in the Frankfort CUSD 168 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 853rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 4 schools in West Frankfort; Denning Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Denning Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Denning Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frankfort Comm High School
West Frankfort · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students · 2.2 km away
Central Jr High School
West Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 7–8
215 students · 3.2 km away
Frankfort Intermediate School
West Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
447 students · 3.2 km away
Johnston City High School
Johnston City · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students · 8.9 km away
Washington Middle School
Johnston City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
296 students · 9.3 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
270 students · 9.3 km away
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
571 students · 9.8 km away
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students · 10.0 km away
Benton Cons High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students · 11 km away
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
Mulkeytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
100 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Robeson Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Shields Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
Sullivan Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Williamsburg Elem School
Geneva · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Germantown Hills Elementary Sch
Germantown Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Denning Elementary School a good school?
Denning Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #853 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Denning Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Denning Elementary School ranks #853 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #25620 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Denning Elementary School?
Denning Elementary School had 439 students in 2025.
Is Denning Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Denning Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Denning Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Denning Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.