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2 schools in Decatur Public Schools

Michigan · 755 students · 1 city

Across Decatur Public Schools (Michigan), 2 public K-12 schools serve approximately 755 students, an average of 378 per school.

4-year change in Decatur Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
755
+40 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Decatur Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
755#387 of 454#7,962 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#404 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.7:1#324 of 452#7,546 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
61.1%#147 of 454#2,749 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Decatur Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 602 to 755 students (up 25%) and from 36 to 43 full-time teachers (up 19%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolDecaturHigh06-12399
Davis Elementary SchoolDecaturElementaryKG-05356

About Decatur Public Schools

As a small district in Michigan, Decatur Public Schools educates 755 students across 2 schools.

On the school-mix side, Decatur Public Schools is built around 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 755 students, climbed 6% from the 715 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Decatur Public Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Decatur Public Schools run?
Decatur Public Schools has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 755 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Decatur Public Schools?
Decatur Public Schools includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Decatur Public Schools?
Decatur Jr Sr High School is the largest public school in Decatur Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 399 students.
What grade levels does Decatur Public Schools serve?
Decatur Public Schools serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 2 schools.