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Dennis Lab School

Decatur, Illinois · Grades K to 8 · Decatur SD 61

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About Dennis Lab School

Dennis Lab School serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public school in Decatur, Illinois. It reported 579 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Decatur. There are about 16.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (35 teachers in all). There are 20 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 15 schools in Decatur SD 61. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Macon County.

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School facts

Address300 Meadow Terrace Pl Dennis Lab School, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone(217) 362-3511
School districtDecatur SD 61
GradesK to 8
Students (2024-25)579
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)35
Students per teacher16.5
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, small, Macon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171185001399). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dennis Lab School serve?

Dennis Lab School serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Dennis Lab School?

Dennis Lab School reported 579 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Lab School?

About 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 579 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Dennis Lab School a public or charter school?

Dennis Lab School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dennis Lab School in?

Dennis Lab School is part of Decatur SD 61. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/decatur-sd-61/

Where is Dennis Lab School located?

Dennis Lab School is at 300 Meadow Terrace Pl Dennis Lab School, Decatur, IL 62521. The phone number is (217) 362-3511.

How many other schools are near Dennis Lab School?

There are 20 other schools within 5 miles of Dennis Lab School in our directory.

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