Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Harris 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
53%
16%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend William Harris Elementary School?
288 students attend William Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of William Harris Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Harris Elementary School?
William Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Harris Elementary School offer ?
William Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Harris Elementary School part of?
William Harris Elementary School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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