Total enrollment
1,237
-258 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Darien SD 61
Illinois · 1,237 students · 1 city
Public K-12 schools in Darien SD 61 number 3, teaching approximately 1,237 Illinois students (an average of 412 per campus).
7-year change in Darien SD 61
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 57%
% Hispanic
21%
was 20%
% Black
12%
was 12%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark DeLay School | Darien | Elementary | PK-02 | 453 |
| Eisenhower Jr High School | Darien | Middle | 06-08 | 407 |
| Lace Elem School | Darien | Elementary | 03-05 | 377 |
About Darien SD 61
Across 3 schools, Darien SD 61 instructs about 1,237 students in Illinois. By footprint it is a low-population district.
In terms of grade levels, Darien SD 61 spans 2 elementary and 1 middle.
Average enrollment per school in Darien SD 61 is about 412, noticeably below the Illinois average of roughly 480.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Darien SD 61 has contracted 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,495 students to 1,237.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Darien SD 61 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.