Parsons Elementary School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 6
2,089th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
Parsons Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Parsons Elementary School 2,089th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
Parsons Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Parsons Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 488 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35.2% | 45.1% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| White | 49.9% | 28.3% | ▼ 21.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 19.7% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Parsons Elementary School
Typical home value $94K in zip 62522 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Parsons Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away2,099th of 2,105
ELA 9% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 2.7 mi away
- 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.8 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 8Maroa-Forsyth Grade SchoolMaroa Forsyth CUSD 2 · 3.5 mi away524th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.6 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4.9 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 1Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 5 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 5.3 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Parsons Elementary School in?
Parsons Elementary School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Parsons Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Parsons Elementary School 2,089th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Parsons Elementary School?
Black 45%, White 28%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 6% (488 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Parsons Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62522 is $94K 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.