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#1822 of 1,823 schools in IN
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Elementary School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1320 E 19th Ave, Gary, IN 46407
- Math 7% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,551
Median home value
$55,000
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev CtrEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Beveridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gary Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,822 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
What grades does Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch serve?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch rank in IN?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch ranks #1,822 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 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 Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch?
60.3% of students at Daniel Hale Williams 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.9%
- Phone
- (219) 881-3600
- Area population (ZIP 46407)
- 8,889
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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