Hope Academy
Public
Elementary Grades K–8
Part of Decatur SD 61
955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521 · (217) 362-3280
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Academic performance
Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
501Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
94%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 150
Grade 267
Grade 357
Grade 443
Grade 549
Grade 659
Grade 759
Grade 844
Students
Black · 64%320
White · 20%98
Two or more races · 13%66
Hispanic · 3%17
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
578’20
550’21
563’22
498’23
501’24
Location
955 N Illinois St Decatur
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.