D−
Parsons Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
3591 N MacArthur Rd, Decatur, IL 62526 · (217) 362-3330 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
505
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Parsons Elementary 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 54.9% 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
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3591 N MacArthur Rd, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten88
Grade 173
Grade 273
Grade 372
Grade 479
Grade 566
Grade 654
Enrollment over time
326’20
527’21
462’22
488’23
505’24
Up 54.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 49%White 27%Two or more races 17%Hispanic 6%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.