PARSONS ACCELERATED SCHOOL

Parsons Accelerated School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur SD 61 school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 323 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Parsons Accelerated School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Parsons Accelerated School, located on North MacArthur Road in Decatur, Illinois, is an alternative educational facility within the Decatur Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive, focused environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to help students get back on track academically, offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to credit recovery and accelerated learning, allowing students to work toward graduation at a pace that suits their individual needs.

Beyond academics, Parsons Accelerated School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional support and personal development. By fostering a smaller, more intimate school community, the faculty is able to provide more individualized attention, mentorship, and behavioral guidance. The ultimate goal of the program is to re-engage students who have become disengaged from the standard school system, ensuring they develop the necessary skills, credits, and confidence to either return to a traditional high school setting or successfully earn their high school diploma.

For more information, contact Parsons Accelerated School at (217) 362-3331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.