DENNIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dennis Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur SD 61 school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 466 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Dennis Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dennis Elementary School, located at 1499 W. Main St. in Decatur, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Decatur Public School District 61. The school is well-known in the community for its specialized focus on the arts. As a dedicated Fine Arts Magnet School, Dennis Elementary integrates creative expression into its curriculum, encouraging students to develop their talents in areas such as music, visual arts, and performance alongside their core academic studies.
The school’s environment is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth by utilizing the arts as a vehicle for engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum paired with creative opportunities, Dennis Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. It remains a notable choice for families in the Decatur area who are seeking an educational setting that prioritizes innovation and artistic enrichment.
For more information, contact Dennis Elem School at (217) 362-3511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, IL 62522-1909
(217) 362-3511
DENNIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, IL with about 466 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur SD 61
- Total Students:
- 466
- Teachers:
- 25.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 466 students
- White
- 61.6%
- Black or African American
- 23.6%
- Two or more races
- 12.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.