Concord Elem School

www.cassd63.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Concord Elementary School, located at 1019 Concord Place in Darien, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Cass School District 63, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, community-centered environment. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive a strong foundational education in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Concord Elementary is recognized for its active school culture and community engagement. The school benefits from dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student success, alongside an involved parent community that supports various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. Situated in a suburban residential area of Darien, the school serves as a central hub for families, consistently emphasizing a collaborative partnership between home and school to foster a positive learning experience for all students.

460

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Concord Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	24
Black	18
Asian	76
Two or More	25
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (66.7%)
Asian
76 (16.5%)
Two or More
25 (5.4%)
Hispanic
24 (5.2%)
Black
18 (3.9%)
American Indian
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cass SD 63
Phone:	(331)481-4000
Website:	http://www.cassd63.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 64

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 94