About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Decatur SD 61
Michael E Baum Elementary School is located in Decatur, IL and is one of 19 elementary schools in Decatur School District 61. It is a public school that serves 395 students in grades PK-6.
Michael E Baum Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Michael E Baum Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Michael E Baum Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Michael E Baum Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Michael E Baum Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Michael E Baum Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Michael E Baum Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Michael E Baum Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Bethel Christian School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Muffley Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Brush College Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Phoenix Enrichment Center 2 miles | n/a | |
| Robertson Charter School 2.5 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 395
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Michael E Baum Elementary School had 71% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
64%
Black
23%
Two or More Races
9%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Decatur SD 61 District Spending
$9,047Per Pupil
The Decatur SD 61 spends $9,047 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 48% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Decatur SD 61 District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Michael E Baum Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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