D−
South Shores Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
2500 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521 · (217) 362-3321 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
335
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about South Shores 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
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 ↗
2500 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten48
Grade 152
Grade 251
Grade 349
Grade 439
Grade 546
Grade 650
Enrollment over time
324’20
334’21
328’22
338’23
335’24
Up 3.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 51%White 26%Two or more races 18%Hispanic 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.