- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Darien, IL
Lace Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lace Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172145002414
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lace Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 377
- students enrolled
Lace Elem School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lace Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Darien, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lace Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 172145002414 · Darien, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Delay School (453 students)
Lace Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lace Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Delay Sch
Mark Delay School
453 students
- Eisenhower Jr
Eisenhower Jr High School
407 students
- This school
Lace Elem School
377 students
What this shows Lace Elem School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lace Elem School compares
Lace Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Lace Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Darien Sd 61 reports $26,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lace Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Delay School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lace Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Darien
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lace Elem School
How many students attend Lace Elem School?
Lace Elem School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Darien, IL. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lace Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lace Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Lace Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lace Elem School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Darien, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lace Elem School?
Lace Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Lace Elem School rank among public schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Lace Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Darien, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Darien Sd 61?
Besides Lace Elem School, Darien Sd 61 also operates Mark Delay School (453 students) and Eisenhower Jr High School (407 students). See the Darien Sd 61 district page for the complete list.