South Shores Elementary School in Decatur, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Shores Elementary School is an urban public school in Decatur, Illinois that is part of Decatur Public Schools 61. It serves 318 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

318 Students

19 Teachers

2500 S Franklin Street Rd

Decatur, IL 62521 View local requests

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South Shores Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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South Shores Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

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.

South Shores Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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