Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 8
2,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School 2,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 364 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.2% | 70.1% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| White | 9.4% | 17.3% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School
Typical home value $124K in zip 62521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.3 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 3.2 mi away
- 1Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.7 mi away2,099th of 2,105
ELA 9% - 1Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.9 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7% - 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4.3 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4.9 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School in?
Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School 2,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School?
Black 70%, White 17%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 1% (364 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62521 is $124K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.