Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School serves a central area of Urbana, IL, encompassing approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3493 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School is ranked #3493 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M L King Jr Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School?
399 students attend Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School offer ?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School part of?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.
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