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Eisenhower High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

934

students

District

Decatur SD 61

County Context Score

36/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1200 S 16th St, Decatur, IL, 62521

School District

Decatur SD 61

NCES Identifiers

School ID
171185001405
District ID
1711850

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

934 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Eisenhower High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Macon County has 41 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Eisenhower High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Decatur SD 61, Macon County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Eisenhower High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Decatur SD 61.

School scale

934 students

Eisenhower High School reports 934 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other high schools in Macon County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 304 students.

County peer set

10 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 317 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

17 district schools

Decatur SD 61 lists 11 primary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

11

Middle

1

High

2

Other

3

Nearby context inside Decatur SD 61

American Dreamer STEM AcademyKG–8 · Primary · 391 studentsListed
Dennis Lab SchoolPK–8 · Primary · 551 studentsListed
Franklin Grove Elem SchoolKG–6 · Primary · 458 studentsListed
Hope AcademyKG–8 · Primary · 563 studentsListed
Johns Hill Magnet SchoolKG–8 · Primary · 643 studentsListed
Michael E Baum Elem SchoolKG–6 · Primary · 297 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
MacArthur High School9–121,105 students
Mt Zion High School9–12763 students
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High Sch9–12338 students
Warrensburg-Latham High School9–12330 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Eisenhower High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Decatur SD 61.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Eisenhower High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Eisenhower High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Eisenhower High School with nearby schools?

Eisenhower High School should be compared with 10 high schools in Macon County, plus other schools in Decatur SD 61. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Eisenhower High School?

Before using Eisenhower High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Decatur SD 61.

Part of Decatur SD 61

Eisenhower High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,974 students across 17 schools.

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Schools in District

17

Reported Enrollment

7,974

17 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Montessori Academy for PeacePK–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dennis Lab SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • Franklin Grove Elem SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • American Dreamer STEM AcademyKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • Muffley Elem SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • MacArthur High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • South Shores Elem SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Michael E Baum Elem SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Parsons Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only

Similar Schools

MacArthur High School

Grades 9–12
1,105 students
RegularProfile

Mt Zion High School

Grades 9–12
763 students
RegularListed only

Maroa-Forsyth Senior High Sch

Grades 9–12
338 students
RegularListed only

Warrensburg-Latham High School

Grades 9–12
330 students
RegularListed only

Meridian High School

Grades 9–12
304 students
RegularListed only

Macon County Schools

County Context Score

36/100

County-level composite across 41 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor