Mark DeLay School

Public PK, KG-2

 6801 Wilmette Ave
       Darien, IL  60561-3817


(630) 852-0200

District: Darien School District 61

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,579 Help


Students who attend Mark DeLay School usually attend:

Middle:    Eisenhower Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
Hispanic:
20.4%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Compare Details Mark DeLay School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), Hispanic (20.4%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark DeLay School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Mark DeLay School employs 37.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark DeLay School is $14,579.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mark DeLay School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Darien School District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Darien School District 61 237th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark DeLay School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.52 197th 2020 90.2%
2004 84.34 196th 2030 90.3%
2005 84.51 143rd 2022 92.9%
2006 83.96 139th 2086 93.3%
2007 83.34 162nd 2095 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Open Quote If your child is non-white, bullying is highly likely to occur, and staff/faculty will do nothing. They will only have the bully sign a general paper, stating something on the lines of "I will be kind to others". If you find that effective, this is the place for you. If you like no consequences for bullying, here is your school. Staff /Faculty & students may indirectly encourage your non-white child to be an outcast and stereotyped. Faculty/Staff will not tell you your child is being bullied. Be sure to Always ask your child what is happening. However if your child is WHITE, your child will have a great experience, and the chances of being bullied are slim. As the kids choose to bully non-white students. Further encouraging the inferior complex, because faculty ignores bullying. Your child will come home with scratches and bruises and faculty will say no one knows what happened. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mark DeLay School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 11 32 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 392
1989 341 12 30 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 390
1990 339 12 26 4 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 344 9 30 15 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 327 7 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 345 9 29 16 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 443 6 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 463 29 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 463 29 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 471 29 34 21 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 441 23 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 446 34 40 19 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 424 29 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2001 398 27 25 30 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 285 37 23 26 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 285 37 23 26 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 281 31 28 29 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 279 26 29 37 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 258 22 28 37 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 262 25 25 37 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 347 70 67 78 0 n/a n/a 12 574
2009 322 79 64 85 0 n/a n/a 10 560
2010 283 84 71 75 0 n/a n/a 11 524
2011 294 80 66 83 0 0 17 0 540
2012 295 79 50 93 2 1 30 0 550
2013 280 75 41 105 1 2 33 0 537
2014 321 73 36 116 1 1 6 0 554
2015 282 73 46 124 0 1 22 0 548
2016 269 56 36 119 0 1 19 0 500
2017 297 47 42 113 0 2 23 0 524
2018 294 52 48 125 0 0 14 0 533
2019 293 61 34 98 0 2 17 0 505
2020 306 49 28 101 0 0 17 0 501
2021 279 45 28 99 0 0 11 0 462
2022 249 42 29 92 0 0 19 0 431
2023 264 55 27 95 1 0 24 0 466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark DeLay School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 20.9 18.7 n/a
1989 390 21.2 18.3 n/a
1990 383 20.8 18.4 n/a
1991 398 20.8 19.1 n/a
1992 387 19.8 19.5 n/a
1993 399 19.0 21.0 n/a
1994 493 22.2 22.2 n/a
1995 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1996 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1997 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1998 517 28.3 18.3 n/a
1999 539 28.3 19.0 n/a
2000 505 27.8 18.2 n/a
2001 480 28.8 16.7 n/a
2002 371 25.9 14.3 11.9
2003 371 25.9 14.3 11.9
2004 369 25.0 14.8 11.7
2005 371 26.0 14.3 11.9
2006 345 26.0 13.3 13.9
2007 349 22.0 15.9 10.9
2008 574 30.0 19.1 18.7
2009 560 33.5 16.7 27.3
2010 524 32.5 16.1 30.8
2011 540 33.5 16.1 24.6
2012 550 35.0 15.7 28.2
2013 537 46.7 11.4 34.5
2014 554 36.0 15.3 44.6
2015 548 35.0 15.6 48
2016 500 34.0 14.7 39.2
2017 524 34.1 15.3 40.1
2018 533 42.3 12.6 39.2
2019 505 37.1 13.6 38
2020 501 39.0 12.8 36.1
2021 462 n/a n/a n/a
2022 431 38.0 11.3 33.2
2023 466 37.1 12.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mark DeLay School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 20.9 18.7 n/a
1989 390 21.2 18.3 n/a
1990 383 20.8 18.4 n/a
1991 398 20.8 19.1 n/a
1992 387 19.8 19.5 n/a
1993 399 19.0 21.0 n/a
1994 493 22.2 22.2 n/a
1995 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1996 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1997 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1998 517 28.3 18.3 n/a
1999 539 28.3 19.0 n/a
2000 505 27.8 18.2 n/a
2001 480 28.8 16.7 n/a
2002 371 25.9 14.3 11.9
2003 371 25.9 14.3 11.9
2004 369 25.0 14.8 11.7
2005 371 26.0 14.3 11.9
2006 345 26.0 13.3 13.9
2007 349 22.0 15.9 10.9
2008 574 30.0 19.1 18.7
2009 560 33.5 16.7 27.3
2010 524 32.5 16.1 30.8
2011 540 33.5 16.1 24.6
2012 550 35.0 15.7 28.2
2013 537 46.7 11.4 34.5
2014 554 36.0 15.3 44.6
2015 548 35.0 15.6 48
2016 500 34.0 14.7 39.2
2017 524 34.1 15.3 40.1
2018 533 42.3 12.6 39.2
2019 505 37.1 13.6 38
2020 501 39.0 12.8 36.1
2021 462 n/a n/a n/a
2022 431 38.0 11.3 33.2
2023 466 37.1 12.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Mark DeLay School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201597.5%97.2%97.2%97.2%10.2%97.7%98.1%10.7%
201696.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%9.5%95.7%96.1%9.5%
201795.3%95.5%95.5%95.5%13.4%95.0%95.2%13.4%
201895.9%96.3%96.3%96.3%15.5%95.9%95.3%15.9%
201995.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%15.9%95.2%95.8%16.1%
202296.7%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%97.0%5.6%
202391.9%90.4%90.4%90.4%93.2%89.9%91.9%12.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark DeLay School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $883 (6.4%) $12,826 (93.6%) $13,709
2020 $989 (7.3%) $12,589 (92.7%) $13,578
2021 $1,124 (7.0%) $14,894 (93.0%) $16,019
2022 $1,124 (7.0%) $14,894 (93.0%) $16,019
2023 $706 (4.8%) $13,873 (95.2%) $14,579

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark DeLay School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505466
 7.7%
African American6155
 9.8%
American Indian01
Asian3427
 20.6%
Hispanic9895
 3.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White293264
 9.9%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%32.2%
 5.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Mark DeLay School.

Students at Mark DeLay School are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mark DeLay School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eisenhower Junior High School


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