Enrollment
92
Elementary
DISTRICT 118 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IROQUOIS WEST CUSD 10·NCES 172018004922
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth
101 Locust, Danforth, IL 60930 · (815) 269-2230 · Iroquois County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL92 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
60 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 44 | 48% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 52% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth→Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman→Iroquois West Elementary School/Thawville→Iroquois West Middle School→Iroquois West High School
Based on grade levels within Iroquois West CUSD 10. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth this school | 92 | 65.2% | N/A |
| Iroquois West Elementary School/Thawville Thawville | 104 | 66.3% | 46.3% |
| Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman Gilman | 159 | 60.4% | 83.3% |
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center Moline | 130 | 70.8% | N/A |
| Thomasboro Grade School Thomasboro | 148 | 67.6% | 29.9% |
| Braceville Elementary School Braceville | 130 | 60.8% | 23.7% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Iroquois County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 92 | #2,348 of 2,419 | #9 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
92
+11 (+14%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 135
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 92 | 8.5 | 10.9:1 | 65% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 8.1 | 10.3:1 | 59% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 94 | 7.6 | 12.4:1 | 53% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 81 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 127 | 6.5 | 19.5:1 | 27% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 116 | 4 | 29.0:1 | 35% (41) |
| 2010-11 | 127 | 7 | 18.1:1 | 35% (45) |
| 2000-01 | 86 | 4 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 135 | 6 | 22.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (127 to 92); teachers up 30% (6.5 to 8.5).
About Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is a very small elementary school in Iroquois West CUSD 10, located in Danforth, Illinois. It reports enrollment of 92 students in pre-K through kindergarten. That puts enrollment 76% below the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois.
The Iroquois West CUSD 10 system has 5 schools and 854 students.
The student body at Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is 54% White. The rest of enrollment is 40% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Among all residents of Iroquois County, the White share is about 89%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 54%.
Classroom staffing at Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth totals 8.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1. Federal data show 65% of students (60) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Iroquois County, the average is 53%.
In Iroquois County, median household income comes to about $66,255, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 24, with about 3,909 students.
The closest school to Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is Iroquois West High School, located about 3.8 miles away. Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 92, from 81 in 2020-21.
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Iroquois County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,449
Census ACS
Median income
$66,255
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
3,909 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Iroquois West CUSD 10
- Iroquois West High SchoolHigh · 284 students
- Iroquois West Middle SchoolMiddle · 215 students
- Iroquois West Elementary School/GilmanElementary · 159 students
- Iroquois West Elementary School/ThawvilleElementary · 104 students
Nearby schools
- Iroquois West High School3.8 mi · 284
- Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman3.9 mi · 159
- Ashkum Early Literacy Center4.2 mi · 49
- Crescent City Grade School7.4 mi · 54
- Iroquois West Middle School7.5 mi · 215
- John L Nash Middle School9.9 mi · 278
Frequently asked questions
About Iroquois West Elementary School/DanforthHow many students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth?
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth enrolls approximately 92 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth an elementary, middle, or high school?
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth have?
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth?
Student demographics at Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth are roughly 54% White, 40% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth in?
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth is part of Iroquois West CUSD 10.
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