South Shores Elem School
Regular School · Decatur, IL
South Shores Elem School is a regular school school in Decatur, Illinois, serving grades KG–06 with 335 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 171 | 51% |
| White | 88 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 18% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 335 | 165M / 170F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=5% | 27.7% | 87 |
| Reading Proficiency | <=5% | 32.7% | 88 |
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.) | 335 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2500 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: (217)362-3321
http://www.dps61.orgOther Schools in District
- American Dreamer STEM Academy Elementary
- Dennis Lab School Elementary
- Franklin Grove Elem School Elementary
- Hope Academy Elementary
- Johns Hill Magnet School Elementary
- Michael E Baum Elem School Elementary
- Montessori Academy for Peace Elementary
- Muffley Elem School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62521) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171185001418
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