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
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya ShuleRegular
Level LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
Wilaya ya WilayaDecatur SD 61
County17115
City City CityDecatur
ZIP62521
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa 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)