How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Decatur Sd 61 | Sd U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Illinois | Elgin, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 7,974 | 35,082 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 54 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Decatur Sd 61 | Sd U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,005 | $17,947 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 7.5% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 48.7% |
| Local Revenue | 35.3% | 43.9% |
Decatur Sd 61
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Sd U-46
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Decatur Sd 61 | Sd U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.4% | 22.0% |
| African American | 52.1% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 59.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 15.3% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Decatur Sd 61 | Sd U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 474.5:1 | 474.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.9% | 33.2% |
School Types
Decatur Sd 61
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sd U-46
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.