At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
377
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
31%-22.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lace Elem School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Darien, Illinois. The school enrolls 377 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
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictDarien SD 61
County17043
CityDarien
ZIP60561
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172145002414
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment377
White57.0%
Hispanic / Latino24.7%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
57.0%
Hispanic
24.7%
Black
8.2%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
5.3%
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.