At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
453
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
34%-19.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Mark DeLay School is a public primary in Darien, Illinois. The school enrolls 453 students. It is part of the Darien SD 61 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictDarien SD 61
County17043
CityDarien
ZIP60561
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172145002413
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment453
White55.8%
Hispanic / Latino19.4%
Black / African American11.7%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
55.8%
Hispanic
19.4%
Black
11.7%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.