Decatur School District 61

The Decatur School District 61 is located in Decatur, IL and includes 24 schools that serve 9,500 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Decatur School District 61 spends $7,330 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 47% on instruction, 49% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Decatur School District 61 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Decatur School District 61, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Decatur School District 61 serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.