Enrollment
92
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is a small combined-grade school in Danforth, Illinois, enrolling 92 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Illinois schools, with 92 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 54/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Iroquois West Cusd 10 also operates Iroquois West High School (284 students) and Iroquois West Middle School (215 students) alongside Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth compares
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iroquois West Cusd 10, which includes Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth.
$15,340
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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