Enrollment
653
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Mattoon, Illinois, enrolling 653 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mattoon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riddle Elementary School (589 students): Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 14:1).
Mattoon Cusd 2 also operates Mattoon High School (888 students) and Mattoon Middle School (610 students) alongside Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch compares
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mattoon Cusd 2, which includes Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch.
$14,376
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 44.7%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~653 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch a good school?
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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