Johns Hill Magnet School in Decatur, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Johns Hill Magnet School is an urban public school in Decatur, Illinois that is part of Decatur Public Schools 61. It serves 624 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

624 Students

32 Teachers

1025 E Johns Ave

Decatur, IL 62521 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Johns Hill Magnet School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Perales

Ms. Sheridan

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Johns Hill Magnet School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

69%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Johns Hill Magnet School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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