Michael E Baum Elem School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 6
1,905th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
Michael E Baum Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Michael E Baum Elem School 1,905th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Michael E Baum Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Michael E Baum Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 311 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.2% | 38.6% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 59.3% | 35.0% | ▼ 24.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 20.3% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Michael E Baum Elem School
Typical home value $124K in zip 62521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Michael E Baum Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Montessori Academy for PeaceDecatur SD 61 · 0.6 mi away1,685th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 15% - 1Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.2 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7% - 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.4 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 2.9 mi away
- 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.4 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.6 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - –McGaughey Elem SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 3.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Michael E Baum Elem School in?
Michael E Baum Elem School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Michael E Baum Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Michael E Baum Elem School 1,905th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Michael E Baum Elem School?
Black 39%, White 35%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 5% (311 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Michael E Baum Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62521 is $124K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
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.