Michael E Baum Elementary School

801 S Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Michael E Baum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Michael E Baum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Michael E Baum Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Michael E Baum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael E Baum 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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≤5%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
34%
17%
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White
40%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
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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 Michael E Baum Elementary School's ranking?
Michael E Baum Elementary School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Michael E Baum Elementary School often compared to?
Michael E Baum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy, Pasadena Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Michael E Baum Elementary School?
334 students attend Michael E Baum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Michael E Baum Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael E Baum Elementary School?
Michael E Baum Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Michael E Baum Elementary School offer ?
Michael E Baum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Michael E Baum Elementary School part of?
Michael E Baum Elementary School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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