Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth's student population of 92 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
55%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth?
92 students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth?
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth offer ?
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth part of?
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth is part of Iroquois West CUSD 10 School District.
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