LACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lace Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Darien SD 61 school district, located in Darien, IL with about 465 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 35 teachers, Lace Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lace Elementary School, located at 7414 S. Cass Ave in Darien, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Cass School District 63. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition through the district’s educational pipeline.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention and collaborative learning. Being part of a smaller school district allows Lace Elementary to maintain a close-knit culture, characterized by strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the local community. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and extracurricular enrichment, the school strives to cultivate both academic excellence and character growth in every student.

For more information, contact Lace Elem School at (630) 968-2589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.