Enrollment
399
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbana, IL
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173996004013
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 399
- students enrolled
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Urbana, Illinois, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and White (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Urbana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students): Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.2:1).
Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students) and Urbana Middle School (877 students) alongside Dr Preston L 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 Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch compares
Dr Preston L 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
16
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 399 Top 45% in Illinois - larger than 55% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173996004013
Student demographics
African American 64.7%
White 15.3%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.9%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch.
$19,850
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
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 Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Paine Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbana
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Leal Elem School
Standard public school
373 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Paine Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
M L King Jr Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
How many students attend Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is African American at 64.7% of enrollment, in Urbana, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Urbana on the city page.
Is Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch a good school?
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch earns 23/100 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 Urbana Sd 116?
Besides Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students), Urbana Middle School (877 students), and Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.