Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School's student population of 553 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%

Black
93%
13%

White
1%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School is ranked #1731 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School?
553 students attend Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School?
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School part of?
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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