Enrollment
450
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180387002104
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch — Gary, IN
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch reports 450 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% above the Indiana average and 66% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gary Community School Corp spends $22,286 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 74% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,286
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 450 Top 50% in Indiana — larger than 50% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.0% +74% vs state
NCES ID 180387002104
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.7%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gary Community School Corp, which includes Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch.
$22,286
Per student
+53%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Gary, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is 19.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.