William Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(217)362-3361
- William Harris Elementary School serves 270 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.
- William Harris Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
William Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William Harris Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 270 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William Harris Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3614 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur 61 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Hope Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Hope Academy Grades: K-8 | 519 students
0.8 miles
955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3281 0.8 K-8 519 - Decatur Durfee Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 369 students
1.2 miles
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217)362-3500 1.2 K-6 369 - Decatur Milligan Academy Rssp Alternative School
Grades: 10 | 36 students
1.2 miles
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217)424-3062 1.2 10 36 - Decatur Futures Unlimited Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 93 students
1.3 miles
250 E William St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217)429-1054 1.3 11-12 93 - Decatur Robertson Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 328 students
1.3 miles
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217)428-7072 1.3 K-8 328
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