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Hope Academy

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

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About Hope Academy

Located in Decatur, Illinois, Hope Academy is a public school for kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 501 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Decatur. There are about 13.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (36 teachers in all). It is one of 15 schools in Decatur SD 61. Within 5 miles there are 26 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Macon County.

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School facts

Address955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone(217) 362-3280
School districtDecatur SD 61
GradesK to 8
Students (2024-25)501
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)36
Students per teacher13.9
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 171185005629). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hope Academy serve?

Hope Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Hope Academy?

Hope Academy reported 501 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy?

About 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 501 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is Hope Academy a public or charter school?

Hope Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hope Academy in?

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

Where is Hope Academy located?

Hope Academy is at 955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521. The phone number is (217) 362-3280.

How many other schools are near Hope Academy?

There are 26 other schools within 5 miles of Hope Academy in our directory.

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