Danville City Public Schools
5,564 Students
17 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 341 Main Street in Danville, Virginia, Danville City Public Schools operates as a primary public school district dedicated to serving children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set in a distant town geographic context within the Danville metropolitan area, this active district manages 17 operational schools that together accommodate a total enrollment of 5,564 students. The student population reflects a vibrant, diverse community of learners, including 3,788 Black students, 767 White students, 671 Hispanic students, and 254 students of two or more races, creating an inclusive and dynamic educational atmosphere across all grade levels.
To effectively guide and empower its student body, the district maintains a robust professional environment backed by nearly 2,383 full-time equivalent staff members. This capacity includes a strong instructional core of approximately 937 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 240 instructional aides, ensuring attentive instruction and targeted academic support in the classroom. Their efforts are complemented by a dedicated network of over 1,200 support staff who oversee district operations, student services, and administrative logistics. For families, students, and educational researchers examining the regional learning environment, Danville City Public Schools presents a fully active, well-resourced institution deeply committed to serving its local community.
To effectively guide and empower its student body, the district maintains a robust professional environment backed by nearly 2,383 full-time equivalent staff members. This capacity includes a strong instructional core of approximately 937 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 240 instructional aides, ensuring attentive instruction and targeted academic support in the classroom. Their efforts are complemented by a dedicated network of over 1,200 support staff who oversee district operations, student services, and administrative logistics. For families, students, and educational researchers examining the regional learning environment, Danville City Public Schools presents a fully active, well-resourced institution deeply committed to serving its local community.
17
Total Schools
5,564
Total Students
937.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 767 |
| Hispanic | 671 |
| Black | 3,788 |
| Asian | 71 |
| Two or More | 254 |
| American Indian | 12 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black3,788 (68.1%)
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White767 (13.8%)
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Hispanic671 (12.1%)
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Two or More254 (4.6%)
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Asian71 (1.3%)
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American Indian12 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 8 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 17 |
| Students: | 5,564* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 937.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.9 |
Schools in Danville City Public Schools
Found 19 Schools
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466 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
200 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
571 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
260 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,248 Students
High School 9th - 12th
122 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
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501 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
361 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
High School 6th - 12th
516 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
137 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
642 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
377 Students
Elementary School K - 5th