William Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(217)362-3361
- William Harris Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
William Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William Harris Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Harris Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Harris Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3485 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur SD 61 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Harris Elementary School is Milligan Academy Rssp (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hope Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hope Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Hope Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 525 students
0.8 miles
955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3281 0.8 K-8 525 - Decatur Durfee Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 389 students
1.2 miles
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217)362-3500 1.2 K-6 389 - Decatur Milligan Academy Rssp Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 51 students
1.2 miles
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217)424-3062 1.2 7-12 51 - Decatur Futures Unlimited Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 99 students
1.3 miles
250 E William St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217)429-1054 1.3 9-12 99 - Decatur Robertson Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 334 students
1.3 miles
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217)428-7072 1.3 K-8 334
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