Overview
Michael E Baum Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 313 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
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسهRegular
سطح سطحPrimary
Grade Span0–6
ضلعDecatur SD 61
County17115
شهر شهرDecatur
ZIP62521
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان INo
NCES School ID171185001423
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment313
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian32.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native43.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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)