Mark DeLay School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Darien, Illinois 60561 · Darien SD 61
#156 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#6762 of 50,301 nationally
About Mark DeLay School
Mark DeLay School is a public elementary located in Darien, in the Darien SD 61 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 156th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 7 schools in Darien; Mark DeLay School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mark DeLay School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Mark DeLay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westview Hills Middle School
Willowbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 863 m away
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students · 1.3 km away
Eisenhower Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students · 1.6 km away
Hinsdale South High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students · 1.8 km away
Maercker Elem School
Westmont · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
456 students · 2.0 km away
Gower West Elem School
Willowbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
531 students · 2.0 km away
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students · 2.5 km away
El Sierra Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
300 students · 2.5 km away
Holmes Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
519 students · 2.6 km away
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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453 students
Liberty Elem School
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453 students
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
453 students
Luther Burbank Elem School
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Patterson Elementary School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Deer Path Elem School
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark DeLay School a good school?
Mark DeLay School has a Success Index (US) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #156 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mark DeLay School rank in Illinois?
Mark DeLay School ranks #156 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #6762 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mark DeLay School?
Mark DeLay School had 453 students in 2025.
Is Mark DeLay School a elementary school or a high school?
Mark DeLay School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mark DeLay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mark DeLay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.