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South Shores Elem School
Decatur, Illinois · Grades K to 6 · Decatur SD 61
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About South Shores Elem School
South Shores Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 6 as a public school in Decatur, Illinois. It reported 335 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Decatur. With about 18.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.5 students per teacher. There are 19 other schools within 5 miles. Decatur SD 61 runs 15 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Macon County.
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School facts
| Address | 2500 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 362-3321 |
| School district | Decatur SD 61 |
| Grades | K to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 335 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 18.1 |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, small, Macon County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171185001418). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Decatur · 0.1 miDennis Lab SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Decatur · 0.5 miEisenhower High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Decatur · 1.6 miAmerican Dreamer STEM AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Decatur · 1.7 miPrairie Flower Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KDecatur · 1.8 miJohns Hill Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Decatur · 1.9 miMuffley Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Decatur · 2.3 miHope AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Decatur · 2.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does South Shores Elem School serve?
South Shores Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 6.
How many students attend South Shores Elem School?
South Shores Elem School reported 335 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shores Elem School?
About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 335 students and 18.1 teachers in federal data.
Is South Shores Elem School a public or charter school?
South Shores Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is South Shores Elem School in?
South Shores Elem School is part of Decatur SD 61. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/decatur-sd-61/
Where is South Shores Elem School located?
South Shores Elem School is at 2500 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521. The phone number is (217) 362-3321.
How many other schools are near South Shores Elem School?
There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of South Shores Elem School in our directory.
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