Enrollment
450
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% 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
What stands out at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gary Community School Corp spends $19,820 per pupil, 64% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 450 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter School of the Dunes (836 students): Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 22:1).
Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students) and Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students) alongside Daniel Hale Williams 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 Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch compares
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat 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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gary Community School Corp, which includes Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch.
$19,820
Per student
+64%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
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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 an 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 19.6:1, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch a good school?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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