Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Classical Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Decatur Classical Elementary School?
329 students attend Decatur Classical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Decatur Classical Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Classical Elementary School?
Decatur Classical Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Decatur Classical Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Classical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Decatur Classical Elementary School part of?
All children are great achievers coming in and excited about learning. Thus, I think it is relatively easy to educate them. The kids are happy there. The parents support the school with time and money, thus the school gets most of its needs met, like the science lab, electronic equipment, the outside play equipment, tap dancing, etc. Parents who get to be in charge call the shuts for the rest. The administration is tough, to say the least. I feel unwelcomed but my son loves it there.
- Posted by Parent - Janin
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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