American Dreamer STEM Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Illinois 62521 · Decatur SD 61
#2207 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48890 of 50,301 nationally
About American Dreamer STEM Academy
American Dreamer STEM Academy is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Decatur SD 61 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 423 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2207th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 423.
There are 15 schools in Decatur; American Dreamer STEM Academy ranks 7th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for American Dreamer STEM Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near American Dreamer STEM Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dennis Lab School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
579 students · 2.1 km away
South Shores Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students · 2.7 km away
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students · 4.1 km away
MacArthur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students · 4.2 km away
Eisenhower High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students · 4.4 km away
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 5.2 km away
Franklin Grove Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students · 5.9 km away
Muffley Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students · 6.2 km away
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students · 6.6 km away
Robertson Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students · 6.9 km away
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Sleepy Hollow Elem School
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Disney II Elem School
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South Park Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Dreamer STEM Academy a good school?
American Dreamer STEM Academy has a Success Index (US) of 11.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2207 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does American Dreamer STEM Academy rank in Illinois?
American Dreamer STEM Academy ranks #2207 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48890 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend American Dreamer STEM Academy?
American Dreamer STEM Academy had 423 students in 2025.
Is American Dreamer STEM Academy a elementary school or a high school?
American Dreamer STEM Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near American Dreamer STEM Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of American Dreamer STEM Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.