D−
Michael E Baum Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
801 S Lake Ridge Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 · (217) 362-3521 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
313
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Michael E Baum Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 15.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
801 S Lake Ridge Ave, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten53
Grade 151
Grade 241
Grade 348
Grade 440
Grade 541
Grade 639
Enrollment over time
270’20
334’21
297’22
311’23
313’24
Up 15.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%White 32%Two or more races 22%Hispanic 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.