Dennis Lab School
Regular School · Decatur, IL
Dennis Lab School is a regular school school in Decatur, Illinois, serving grades KG–08 with 579 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 289 | 50% |
| White | 164 | 28% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 14% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 579 | 317M / 262F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.0% -23.7pp | 27.7% | 361 |
| Reading Proficiency | 7.0% -25.7pp | 32.7% | 369 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 579 | 100% |
Contact & Location
300 Meadow Terrace Pl Dennis Lab School
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: (217)362-3511
http://www.dps61.orgOther Schools in District
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Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62521) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171185001399
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD