School District · Illinois
Decatur School District 61
📍 Decatur, IL · Macon County · NCES LEAID 1711850
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
101 W Cerro Gordo St, Decatur, IL 62523
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1711850
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Decatur School District 611 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Decatur School District 61?▼
Decatur School District 61 serves 1 zip code: 62523. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Decatur School District 61 rated?▼
Decatur School District 61 has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 1st percentile among Illinois school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Illinois only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Decatur School District 61?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 7,974 students across 17 schools for Decatur School District 61.
What grades does Decatur School District 61 serve?▼
Decatur School District 61 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Decatur School District 61?▼
You can reach Decatur School District 61 by phone at (217)362-3010 or by mail at 101 W Cerro Gordo St, Decatur, IL 62523. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Decatur School District 61
Decatur School District 61 is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Illinois, primarily in Macon County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 1st percentile among Illinois districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Illinois districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (217)362-3010 before making a housing decision.