[4] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 28.8% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

[10] The district's school colors are Orange and Purple and its mascot is the Ironman.

Of the 4 elementary schools formerly operated by the district until June 2011, only Liberty Valley remains open today.

[1] The district provides an online learning option called Danville eLearning Cyber Academy.

[11] Shortly before the turn of the 20th century, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania called for special districts acting as their own local government units to run the state's public school system, whereas counties, boroughs, townships, towns, and cities had previously been allowed to run schools.

Later, with the decommission and annexation of South Danville School District, it took up part of Northumberland County as well.

[12] The district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.