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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,974 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Decatur SD 61 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
419 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
4,054 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
51%
17%
# White Students
2,346 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
29%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,083 Students
77,678 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:
552
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
645
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
639
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
616
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
635
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
588
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
558
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
582
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
538
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
527
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
509
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
146,324
# 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 $16,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,371 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Decatur SD 61 School District?
Decatur SD 61 School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,974 students.
What is the rank of Decatur SD 61 School District?
Decatur SD 61 School District is ranked #843 out of 845 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, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $20,371 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,974 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
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
