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South Shores Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students335
Student:Teacher18.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
South Shores Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
335
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+33.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

South Shores Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 335 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
ZIP62522
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185001418

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment335
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian44.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races16.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
44.2%
Two+
16.1%
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)