Enrollment
627
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, IL
Johns Hill Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Johns Hill Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171185005156
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johns Hill Magnet School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 627
- students enrolled
Johns Hill Magnet School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johns Hill Magnet School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Decatur, IL.
School address
District: Decatur Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 171185005156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johns Hill Magnet School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johns Hill Magnet School
Johns Hill Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Decatur, Illinois, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Parsons Elementary School (505 students): Johns Hill Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students) and Eisenhower High School (909 students) alongside Johns Hill Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johns Hill Magnet School compares
Johns Hill Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,005
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 627 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171185005156
Student demographics
African American 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 15.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Johns Hill Magnet School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 45
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Sd 61, which includes Johns Hill Magnet School.
$16,005
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Johns Hill Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis Lab School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johns Hill Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Parsons Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy
Standard public school
501 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Grove Elem School
Standard public school
461 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
American Dreamer Stem Academy
Standard public school
423 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Muffley Elem School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
South Shores Elem School
Standard public school
335 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Johns Hill Magnet School
How many students attend Johns Hill Magnet School?
Johns Hill Magnet School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johns Hill Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johns Hill Magnet School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johns Hill Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Johns Hill Magnet School is African American at 39.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johns Hill Magnet School?
Johns Hill Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johns Hill Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Johns Hill Magnet School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Decatur, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Johns Hill Magnet School a good school?
Johns Hill Magnet School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Decatur Sd 61?
Besides Johns Hill Magnet School, Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students), Eisenhower High School (909 students), and Montessori Academy for Peace (586 students). See the Decatur Sd 61 district page for the complete list.