Parsons Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–6
Part of Decatur SD 61
3591 N MacArthur Rd, Decatur, IL 62526 · (217) 362-3330
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
505Students enrolled
16:1Student–teacher ratio
90%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten88
Grade 173
Grade 273
Grade 372
Grade 479
Grade 566
Grade 654
Students
Black · 49%248
White · 27%134
Two or more races · 17%87
Hispanic · 6%29
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%6
Asian · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
326’20
527’21
462’22
488’23
505’24
Location
3591 N MacArthur Rd 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.