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Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Urbana, Illinois · Urbana SD 116
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students399
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
399
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
89%+35.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Urbana, Illinois. The school enrolls 399 students. It is part of the Urbana SD 116 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictUrbana SD 116
County17019
CityUrbana
ZIP61802
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173996004013

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment399
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino28.6%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian44.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.6%
Hispanic
28.6%
Black
0.9%
Asian
44.8%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)