Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Decatur Classical Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Classical Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur Classical Elementary School's ranking?
Decatur Classical Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Decatur Classical Elementary School often compared to?
Decatur Classical Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Decatur Classical Elementary School?
311 students attend Decatur Classical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Decatur Classical Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Classical Elementary School?
Decatur Classical Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur Classical Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Classical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Decatur Classical Elementary School part of?
Decatur Classical Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 12/27/2011
All children are great achievers coming in and excited about learning. Thus, I think it is relatively easy to educate them. The kids are happy there. The parents support the school with time and money, thus the school gets most of its needs met, like the science lab, electronic equipment, the outside play equipment, tap dancing, etc. Parents who get to be in charge call the shuts for the rest. The administration is tough, to say the least. I feel unwelcomed but my son loves it there.
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