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Decatur Classical Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students341
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)