Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Denkmann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Denkmann Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denkmann Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Denkmann Elementary School?
353 students attend Denkmann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Denkmann Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denkmann Elementary School?
Denkmann Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Denkmann Elementary School offer ?
Denkmann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Denkmann Elementary School part of?
I attended Denkmann Elementary School through my entire grade school experience. The faculty is involved and inspiring, the curriculum is designed to challenge and excite the students about learning. I thoroughly enjoyed my years at Denkmann and keep in contact with many of my former teachers there.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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