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Decatur Classical Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students341
ST Ratio14.8:1
FRL12%
Title INo
Decatur Classical Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
341
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
12%-41.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Decatur Classical Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 341 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 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

Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60645
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000692

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment341
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.5%
Black / African American29.3%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
29.3%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
7.7%
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 %12%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)