Edison Elem School vs Mark Denman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elem School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
233 students
Mark Denman Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students
| Measure | Edison Elem School Danville, Illinois | Mark Denman Elementary School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 2,303 | #2145 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47177 of 50,301 | #48071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 233 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.1).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 95.2%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Elem School better than Mark Denman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elem School ranks higher (15.9 vs 14.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison Elem School and Mark Denman Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elem School: 233. Mark Denman Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elem School and Mark Denman Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Edison Elem School is 2057th of 2,303 and Mark Denman Elementary School is 2145th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).