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Decatur School District 61

Decatur School District 61 is a public school district in Decatur, IL with 16 schools, 7,840 students, grades PK–12, a D+ district rating and $16,862 of spending per student.

D+TopHap district rating
Rating
D+
Schools
16
Students
7,840
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$16,862
Teachers (FTE)
457

16 schools

Schools in this district

District details

Students per teacher
17:1
Total annual spending
$132,198,080
Setting
City - Small
Headquarters
Decatur, IL
Phone
(217) 362-3010
Website
dps61.org
NCES district ID
1711850
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Common questions

About Decatur School District 61

How is Decatur School District 61 rated?

Decatur School District 61 holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Decatur School District 61?

Decatur School District 61 operates 16 schools — 9 primary, 3 middle, 2 high and 2 other by instruction level.

How many students does Decatur School District 61 serve?

Decatur School District 61 enrolls 7,840 students across 457 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 17 students per teacher.

How much does Decatur School District 61 spend per student?

Decatur School District 61 reports $16,862 of spending per student. Across 7,840 students that is roughly $132,198,080 a year.

What grades does Decatur School District 61 cover?

Decatur School District 61 covers grades PK–12.

Where is Decatur School District 61 located?

Decatur School District 61 is headquartered in Decatur, Illinois.