American Dreamer STEM Academy in Decatur, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

American Dreamer STEM Academy is an urban public school in Decatur, Illinois that is part of Decatur Public Schools 61. It serves 364 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.2:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

364 Students

20 Teachers

2115 S Taylor Rd

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

American Dreamer STEM Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Knox

Mrs. Mann

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American Dreamer STEM Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

71%

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.

American Dreamer STEM Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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