ARLAND D WILLIAMS JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mattoon CUSD 2 school district, located in Mattoon, IL with about 734 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Arland D. Williams Jr. Elementary School, located in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. Named in honor of Arland D. Williams Jr., a Mattoon native and American hero known for his selfless actions during the 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 crash in Washington, D.C., the school carries a legacy of courage and community service that is often integrated into its institutional identity.

As part of the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at fostering both social-emotional growth and core academic skills, such as literacy and numeracy. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, committed to preparing young students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the district’s educational pipeline.

For more information, contact Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch at (217) 238-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.