- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180387002104
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387002104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180387002104 · Gary, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 19.6:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- This school 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- Gary Middle Sc 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch compares
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Standard public school
566 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Standard public school
447 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Beveridge Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
How many students attend Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
86.0% of students at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.