DURFEE MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Durfee Magnet Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur SD 61 school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 369 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, Durfee Magnet Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Durfee Magnet Elementary, located on West Grand Avenue in Decatur, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Decatur Public Schools district. As a "magnet" school, it is designed to offer a distinct curriculum or teaching approach intended to attract students from across the district, often focusing on specific academic themes or enrichment programs that differentiate it from traditional neighborhood elementary schools.
The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the primary grades. By leveraging its magnet status, Durfee emphasizes specialized instruction and diverse learning opportunities, aiming to create a collaborative community where students, staff, and families work together to meet rigorous educational standards. Its location in the heart of Decatur allows it to function as a focal point for families seeking a focused and structured academic experience for their children.
For more information, contact Durfee Magnet Elementary at (217) 362-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, IL 62522-1536
(217) 362-3500
DURFEE MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, IL with about 369 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Decatur SD 61
- Total Students:
- 369
- Teachers:
- 21.73
- 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 369 students
- Black or African American
- 57.7%
- White
- 25.2%
- Two or more races
- 14.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.