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Michael E Baum Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students313
Student:Teacher18.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Michael E Baum Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
313
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+33.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Michael E Baum Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 313 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
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDecatur SD 61
County17115
CityDecatur
ZIP62521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185001423

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment313
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian32.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native43.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.2%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
0.4%
Asian
32.8%
Two+
17.2%
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 %87%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)