Decatur SD 61 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,827 students in Decatur SD 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Decatur SD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Decatur SD 61 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
21 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
478 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
28%
# Black Students
3,957 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
51%
16%
# White Students
2,184 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
28%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,135 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
504
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
606
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
648
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
629
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
608
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
611
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
527
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
559
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
510
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
510
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
479
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
479
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,754 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Decatur SD 61 School District?
Decatur SD 61 School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,827 students.
What is the rank of Decatur SD 61 School District?
Decatur SD 61 School District is ranked #842 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur SD 61 School District?
51% of Decatur SD 61 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur SD 61 School District?
Decatur SD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Decatur SD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,754 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
