Decatur School District 61
- 101 WEST CERRO GORDO ST
- DECATUR, IL 62523
- (217) 424-3011
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61.8% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,385 | $11,055 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.8 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,091 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 512 | - |
District Test Scores
ISAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 86.4% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 81.5% | 85.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.7% | 73.7% | |
| 2009 | 67.2% | 72.2% | |
| 2008 | 65.8% | 71.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.7% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 75.8% | 84.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 73.7% | |
| 2009 | 65.3% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 73.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 64.7% | 76.8% | |
| 2008 | 66.9% | 76.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2009 | 73.2% | 82.5% | |
| 2008 | 73.1% | 81.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.1% | 74.7% | |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 61.9% | 73.6% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.7% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 75.5% | 82.4% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.7% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 67.5% | 79.1% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.7% | 84.4% | |
| 2009 | 61.7% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 69.1% | 80.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 77.4% | |
| 2009 | 59.3% | 77.5% | |
| 2008 | 65.8% | 77.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.3% | 82.4% | |
| 2009 | 65.9% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 71.4% | 79.2% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.7% | 83.7% | |
| 2009 | 67.8% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 64.7% | 80.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 83.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.5% | 81.4% | |
PSAE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.7% | 52.7% | |
| 2009 | 30.2% | 51.6% | |
| 2008 | 29.9% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.5% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.3% | 56.9% | |
| 2008 | 32.6% | 53.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.2% | 52.4% | |
| 2009 | 32.4% | 50.5% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 51.2% | |
Source: IL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,091 | 17.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 557 |
| Kindergarten Students | 756 |
| 1st Grade Students | 745 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 741 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 713 |
| 4th Grade Students | 713 |
| 5th Grade Students | 658 |
| 6th Grade Students | 680 |
| 7th Grade Students | 631 |
| 8th Grade Students | 632 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,024 |
| 10th Grade Students | 555 |
| 11th Grade Students | 438 |
| 12th Grade Students | 408 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 87 |
| Hispanic | 173 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4,110 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,070 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,285 |
| Female | 4,176 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 512 | 17.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 329 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 132 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 52 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $94,538,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $40,388,000 | 42.7% |
| Property Tax | $31,475,000 | 33.3% |
| Other School Systems | $256,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $32,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $53,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $778,000 | 0.8% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $217,000 | 0.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $86,000 | 0.09% |
| Non-Specified | $94,000 | 0.10% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,076,000 | 2.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,018,000 | 1.1% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $4,296,000 | 4.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $44,618,000 | 47.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $34,352,000 | 36.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,174,000 | 1.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $160,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $20,000 | 0.02% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $14,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $126,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,517,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Programs | $1,463,000 | 1.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,594,000 | 4.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $198,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,532,000 | 10.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $5,060,000 | 5.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $65,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,671,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,714,000 | 1.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $80,541,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $38,186,000 | 47.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $38,953,000 | 48.4% |
| Student Support | $3,355,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,147,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $2,688,000 | 2.8% |
| School Administration Support | $6,161,000 | 6.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,976,000 | 11.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,764,000 | 6.1% |
| Other Support Services | $4,862,000 | 5.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,402,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $3,401,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Services | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 61.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 483 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 105 | 4.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Decatur School District 61
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 24
- Students: 9,091
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 512
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2440 North Summit Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 285 | 16.8 |  Review This School |
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| BRUSH COLLEGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
575 Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 191 | 15.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DECATUR AREA TECHNICAL ACADEMY | ||||
300 East Eldorado
Decatur, IL Public | 9-10 | 4 | - | Review This School |
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| DENNIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1499 West Main St
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 249 | 20.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DURFEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 West Grand Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 300 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1200 South 16th St
Decatur, IL Public | 9-12 | 1,173 | 22.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2115 South Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 264 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| GARFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ||||
300 Meadow Terrace
Decatur, IL Public | PK-8 | 370 | 24.9 | Review This School |
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| HOPE ACADEMY | ||||
955 North Illinois
Decatur, IL Public | PK-8 | 395 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| JOHNS HILL MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
1025 East Johns Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-8 | 476 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1155 North Fairview Ave
Decatur, IL Public | 9-12 | 1,221 | 21.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARY W FRENCH ACADEMY | ||||
520 West Wood St
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 326 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| MICHAEL E BAUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
801 South Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 394 | 22.5 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MUFFLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
88 South Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 354 | 24.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OAK GROVE ACCELERATED SCHOOL | ||||
2160 West Center St
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 327 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| PARSONS ACCELERATED SCHOOL | ||||
3591 North Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 334 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| PERSHING EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2912 North University
Decatur, IL Public | PK-KG | 472 | 33.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PHOENIX ENRICHMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1900 East Cleveland Ave
Decatur, IL Public | 7-12 | 36 | 4.5 | Review This School |
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| ROBERTSON CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
2240 East Geddes St
Decatur, IL Charter | KG-8 | 236 | 26.2 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 South Franklin St
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 349 | 18.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL Public | 7-8 | 480 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| STEVENSON ACCELERATED SCHOOL | ||||
3900 North Neely Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 259 | 15.2 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4735 East Cantrell St
Decatur, IL Public | 7-8 | 470 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
620 East Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL Public | KG-6 | 286 | 24.5 | Review This School |
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