Dennis Lab School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 8
2,100th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 0%▼ Declining
Dennis Lab School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dennis Lab School 2,100th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 0% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 0th in 2025 — declining.
Dennis Lab School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dennis Lab School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 539 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31.4% | 52.5% | ▲ 21.1 pts | |
| White | 53.3% | 28.6% | ▼ 24.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.1% | 12.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 6.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Elementary schools near Dennis Lab School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 0.5 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.3 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 1Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.5 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away
- 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.4 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.6 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 1Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.9 mi away2,099th of 2,105
ELA 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dennis Lab School in?
Dennis Lab School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Dennis Lab School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dennis Lab School 2,100th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dennis Lab School?
Black 53%, White 29%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 7% (539 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.