Welcome to American Dreamer STEM Academy!

  • Welcome to Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, where our pride is our students. Our commitment is to provide a challenging and supportive environment that will meet the learning needs of each child. The staff work diligently to assist our students in developing skills necessary to become responsible members of a changing society, challenging them through a quality curriculum delivered by a caring educational community. We appreciate our parent and community involvement and look forward to working together for the success of our students.

    Mission Statement

    Ellsworth Dansby Jr Magnet School is dedicated to developing future leaders by encouraging academic excellence, building critical and creative thinking skills, heightening curiosity, supporting collaboration, providing rich access to technology, and enriching social development in a nurturing environment through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. Inspire, Educate and Celebrate!  


    Vision Statement

    Ellsworth Dansby Jr Magnet School will provide an innovative academic program, while creating the blueprint for STEAM education within Decatur Public Schools District 61.

Contact the Office

  • 2160 West Center Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

    Phone: 217.362.3380
    Fax: 217.424.3134
    Email: dansby@dps61.org

Bell Times

  • Regular Day: 8:25 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    Half Day: 8:25 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

    Half Day Dates for 2024-25 School Year

    • September 11, 2024
    • October 09, 2024
    • November 13, 2024
    • December 11, 2024
    • January 15, 2025
    • February 12, 2025
    • March 12, 2025
    • April 23, 2025