- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, IL
American Dreamer Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for American Dreamer Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171185001406
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Dreamer Stem Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 423
- students enrolled
American Dreamer Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Dreamer Stem Academy ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Decatur, IL.
School address
District: Decatur Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 171185001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171185001406 · Decatur, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 22.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur High School (1,059 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 8 elementary schools in Decatur. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
American Dreamer Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur High
Macarthur High School
1,059 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
909 students
- Johns Hill Mag
Johns Hill Magnet School
627 students
- Montessori Aca
Montessori Academy for Peace
586 students
- Dennis Lab Sch
Dennis Lab School
579 students
- This school 423
American Dreamer Stem Academy
423 students
What this shows American Dreamer Stem Academy reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Dreamer Stem Academy compares
American Dreamer Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 16.5%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, American Dreamer Stem Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Sd 61, which includes American Dreamer Stem Academy.
$15,611
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Dreamer Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johns Hill Magnet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dennis Lab School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Dreamer Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Standard public school
627 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parsons Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Franklin Grove Elem School
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Muffley Elem School
Standard public school
386 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
South Shores Elem School
Standard public school
335 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Dreamer Stem Academy
How many students attend American Dreamer Stem Academy?
American Dreamer Stem Academy has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Dreamer Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American Dreamer Stem Academy is 22.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Dreamer Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at American Dreamer Stem Academy is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Decatur, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Dreamer Stem Academy?
American Dreamer Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Dreamer Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, American Dreamer Stem Academy ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Decatur, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Sd 61?
Besides American Dreamer Stem Academy, Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students), Eisenhower High School (909 students), and Johns Hill Magnet School (627 students). See the Decatur Sd 61 district page for the complete list.
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