D−
Hope Academy
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521 · (217) 362-3280 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
501
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Hope Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2%
State average 30.7%
Location
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955 N Illinois St, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 150
Grade 267
Grade 357
Grade 443
Grade 549
Grade 659
Grade 759
Grade 844
Enrollment over time
578’20
550’21
563’22
498’23
501’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 64%White 20%Two or more races 13%Hispanic 3%
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.