- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danforth, IL
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172018004922
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 92
- students enrolled
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Iroquois West Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 172018004922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 172018004922 · Danforth, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois West High School (284 students)
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iroquois West
Iroquois West High School
284 students
- Iroquois West
Iroquois West Middle School
215 students
- Iroquois West
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
159 students
- Iroquois West 104
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville
104 students
- This school 92
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
92 students
What this shows Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth compares
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Iroquois West Cusd 10 reports $15,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois West Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
How many students attend Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth?
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danforth, IL. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Danforth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth?
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Iroquois West Cusd 10?
Besides Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth, Iroquois West Cusd 10 also operates Iroquois West High School (284 students), Iroquois West Middle School (215 students), and Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman (159 students). See the Iroquois West Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.