Mark Delay School

6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mark Delay School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mark Delay School's student population of 431 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
431 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mark Delay School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
10%
17%
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White
58%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mark Delay School often compared to?
Mark Delay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gower West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mark Delay School?
431 students attend Mark Delay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mark Delay School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Delay School?
Mark Delay School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Delay School offer ?
Mark Delay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mark Delay School part of?
Mark Delay School is part of Darien SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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