Michael E Baum Elem School
Regular School · Decatur, IL
Michael E Baum Elem School is a regular school school in Decatur, Illinois, serving grades KG–06 with 313 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 129 | 41% |
| White | 100 | 32% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 22% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 313 | 173M / 140F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=5% | 27.7% | 117 |
| Reading Proficiency | <=5% | 32.7% | 121 |
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.) | 313 | 100% |
Other 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
- Montessori Academy for Peace Elementary
- Muffley Elem School Elementary
- Parsons Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62521) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171185001423
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