Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth

101 Locust
Danforth, IL 60930
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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.
This School
State Level (IL)
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
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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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

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