Parsons Accelerated School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 334 elementary school students from grades KG-6
- Ranks 2163rd out of 2,453 elementary schools in IL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3591 N Macarthur Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
- Principal or Admin: Jean Reid
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Decatur School District 61
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,385
- Graduation Rate: 61.8%
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.9
- Enrolled Students: 9,251
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 334
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 144 (43.1%)
- Females: 161 (48.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 142 | 42.5% |
Asian | 4 | 1.2% |
Hispanic | 7 | 2.1% |
White | 152 | 45.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 46 | 13.8% |
1st Grade | 46 | 13.8% |
2nd Grade | 47 | 14.1% |
3rd Grade | 57 | 17.1% |
4th Grade | 46 | 13.8% |
5th Grade | 50 | 15.0% |
6th Grade | 42 | 12.6% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.3%
District:
91.3%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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