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Johns Hill Magnet School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students627
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Johns Hill Magnet School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
627
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Johns Hill Magnet School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 627 students. It is part of the Decatur SD 61 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDecatur SD 61
County17115
CityDecatur
ZIP62522
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185005156

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment627
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.1%
Black / African American9.0%
Asian31.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
29.1%
Black
9.0%
Asian
31.0%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)