IROQUOIS WEST ELEM SCH/DANFORTH

Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iroquois West CUSD 10 school district, located in Danforth, IL with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth at (815) 269-2230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.