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Dennis Lab School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students579
Student:Teacher16.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Dennis Lab School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
579
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Dennis Lab School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 579 students. It is part of the Decatur SD 61 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDecatur SD 61
County17115
CityDecatur
ZIP62523
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185001399

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment579
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian46.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
0.2%
Asian
46.1%
Two+
10.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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.

FRL %85%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)