How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Decatur Middle School | Oak Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, AL | Decatur, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 818 | 481 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.3% | 80.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Decatur Middle School | Oak Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,570 | $15,570 |
| District | Decatur City | Decatur City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Decatur Middle School | Oak Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 15.8% |
| African American | 23.8% | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 49.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Decatur Middle School | Oak Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 409:1 | 481:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 22.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 271 | 56 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.