Serving 716 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School's student population of 716 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
8%
17%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School is ranked #1642 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riddle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School?
716 students attend Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School?
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School offer ?
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School part of?
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School is part of Mattoon CUSD 2 School District.
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