Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth

iwest.k12.il.us

92 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Iroquois West Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Danforth, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Iroquois West Community Unit School District #10. As a focal point for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth. Its setting in a close-knit, agricultural-based area allows for a supportive environment where staff, students, and families often maintain strong, collaborative relationships.

The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for their transition to higher grade levels within the district. By utilizing a small-town approach to education, Iroquois West Elementary focuses on fostering a personalized learning experience that addresses the needs of its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for the Danforth area, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide quality public education while maintaining the unique character and values of the rural communities it serves.

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
50 (54.3%)
Hispanic
37 (40.2%)
Two or More
4 (4.3%)
Black
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iroquois West CUSD 10
Phone:	(815)269-2230
Website:	http://iwest.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 48