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Garfield Learning Academy

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 0–12
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students96
Student:Teacher—
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo
Garfield Learning Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
96
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
91%+37.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Garfield Learning Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 96 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
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDecatur SD 61
County17115
CityDecatur
ZIP62526
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185005840

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment96
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian68.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
68.4%
Two+
10.5%
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 %91%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)