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Elementary· 9 schools in district

Sarah Atwater Denman Elem

4100 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL 62305Quincy SD 172 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
500
Students
Total enrolled
$13,774
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 500 students in grades KG–05 in Quincy, Illinois.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,774 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is a large elementary in Quincy, Illinois, serving grades KG–05 with 500 students. The district invests $13,774 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem

500
Total Students
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution259 male · 241 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 296 students
Student Composition
80%
11%
Asian1%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black4%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 173300005055

Academic Outcomes at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 62305

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,774Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,774
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,061
Student Support$2,617
Administration$1,653
Operations$2,066
Other$1,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,774 spent per student, an estimated $6,102 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
53%
State government
32.8%
Local (property tax)
52.9%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary SchoolThomas S Baldwin Elem SchColonel George Iles Elem SchDr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
+1 more
↓
Middle
Quincy Jr High School
↓
High School
Quincy Sr High SchoolAdams Co Juvenile Detention Cntr
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAdams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictQuincy SD 172 →
Phone: (217)222-2530
NCES ID: 173300005055
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Quincy seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Quincy SD 172
High
Quincy Sr High School
1,924 students · 09–12
● 51 opp51% FRL
Mid
Quincy Jr High School
1,348 students · 06–08
● 51 opp60% FRL
Elem
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
588 students · KG–05
● 49 opp62% FRL
Elem
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
563 students · KG–05
● 51 opp66% FRL
Elem
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
519 students · KG–05
● 49 opp72% FRL
Elem
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
496 students · KG–05
● 49 opp70% FRL
Elem
Early Childhood
407 students · PK–KG
● 51 opp77% FRL
High
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Cntr
0 students · 05–12
● 49 opp
District School Rankings
Location
4100 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL 62305
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.