Johns Hill Magnet School

www.dps61.org

627 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Johns Hill Magnet School, located in Decatur, Illinois, is a specialized educational institution within the Decatur Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide a unique academic experience that draws students from across the district, often focusing on advanced curriculum, enrichment programs, or specific thematic learning approaches. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and academic excellence among its pupils.

Beyond its academic focus, Johns Hill Magnet School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. By offering specialized programming and a supportive educational culture, Johns Hill serves as a key pillar in the Decatur community for families seeking an enhanced, focused learning pathway for their children.

627

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johns Hill Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	190
Black	248
Asian	22
Two or More	68
American Indian	2

Black
248 (39.6%)
Hispanic
190 (30.3%)
White
97 (15.5%)
Two or More
68 (10.8%)
Asian
22 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Decatur SD 61
Phone:	(217)362-3350
Website:	http://www.dps61.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 74