Overview
Hope Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 501 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% 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
ZIP62521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185005629
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment501
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian63.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %94%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)