Very Good
#831 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Darien Elementary
Elementary School · Delavan-darien School District · Delavan, WI
A Delavan-darien School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
324 Beloit St, Delavan, WI 53115
- Math 42% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Darien Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Darien Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delavan), 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
$70,880
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Delavan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Delavan-darien School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Darien Elementary is listed in Delavan-Darien School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darien Elementary
Darien Elementary is a public elementary school in Delavan, WI, part of Delavan-darien School District, serving approximately 239 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darien Elementary
What grades does Darien Elementary serve?
Darien Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Darien Elementary?
Darien Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darien Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Darien Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darien Elementary rank in WI?
Darien Elementary ranks #831 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Darien Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Darien Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Darien Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darien Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Darien Elementary a charter school?
No, Darien Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darien Elementary a Title I school?
No, Darien Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darien Elementary?
73.6% of students at Darien Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (262) 233-6401
- Area population (ZIP 53115)
- 16,056
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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