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#2427 of 3,813 schools in IL
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch
Elementary School · Mattoon Cusd 2 · Mattoon, IL
A Mattoon Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1709 S 9th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mattoon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,288
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Riddle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 569 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mattoon Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch is listed in Mattoon CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Mattoon, IL, part of Mattoon Cusd 2, serving approximately 716 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,427 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch
What grades does Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch serve?
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch?
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch rank in IL?
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch ranks #2,427 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch?
67.2% of students at Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Coles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (217) 238-2800
- Area population (ZIP 61938)
- 20,440
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61938; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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