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
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډولRegular
د کچې کچهPrimary
Grade Span0–6
ولسوالۍ Decatur SD 61
County17115
د ښار د ښار په اړهDecatur
ZIP62521
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک 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)