- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mattoon, IL
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172505005654
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mattoon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 653
- students enrolled
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mattoon, IL.
School address
District: Mattoon Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172505005654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 172505005654 · Mattoon, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mattoon High School (888 students)
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mattoon High S
Mattoon High School
888 students
- This school
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
653 students
- Mattoon Middle
Mattoon Middle School
610 students
- Riddle Element
Riddle Elementary School
589 students
- Franklin Eleme 243
Franklin Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch compares
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mattoon Cusd 2 reports $15,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattoon Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riddle Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mattoon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
How many students attend Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch?
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mattoon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Mattoon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch?
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch rank among public schools in Mattoon?
By Resource Investment Index, Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mattoon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mattoon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mattoon Cusd 2?
Besides Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch, Mattoon Cusd 2 also operates Mattoon High School (888 students), Mattoon Middle School (610 students), and Riddle Elementary School (589 students). See the Mattoon Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.