How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Decatur SD 61 | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Illinois | Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 7,974 | 7,836 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 16.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Decatur SD 61 | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,611 | $24,208 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 3.8% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 25.0% |
| Local Revenue | 35.3% | 71.1% |
Decatur SD 61
Federal State Local
Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Decatur SD 61 | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.4% | 44.5% |
| African American | 52.1% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 14.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 15.3% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Decatur SD 61 | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 97 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 492.8:1 | 269.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.4% | 25.6% |
School Types
Decatur SD 61
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.