Very Good
#1025 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Lace Elem School
Elementary School · Darien Sd 61 · Darien, IL
A Darien Sd 61 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
7414 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561
- Math 29% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lace Elem School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lace Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Darien), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,974
Median home value
$388,800
Median rent
$1,684/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Kindi AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Marquette Manor Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Gower West Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Darien Sd 61
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lace Elem School is listed in Darien SD 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lace Elem School
Lace Elem School is a public elementary school in Darien, IL, part of Darien Sd 61, serving approximately 388 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lace Elem School
What grades does Lace Elem School serve?
Lace Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lace Elem School?
Lace Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lace Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lace Elem School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lace Elem School rank in IL?
Lace Elem School ranks #1,025 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lace Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lace Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lace Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lace Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lace Elem School a charter school?
No, Lace Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lace Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lace Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lace Elem School?
37.6% of students at Lace Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (630) 968-2589
- Area population (ZIP 60561)
- 22,975
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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