At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
341
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
12%-41.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Decatur Classical Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 341 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60645
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000692
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment341
White44.3%
Hispanic / Latino13.5%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian28.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
44.3%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
2.9%
Asian
28.4%
Two+
10.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.