Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch

www.usd116.org

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School, located at 2102 E. Washington St. in Urbana, Illinois, is a core institution within the Urbana School District #116. Named in honor of Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr., a respected educator and former superintendent of the district, the school serves a diverse student body, focusing on fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school is committed to the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its students, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement within the Urbana area.

As an elementary institution, the school typically provides a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting equity and student growth. Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary is known for its efforts to bridge the achievement gap and support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on both academic achievement and the development of responsible citizenship.

446

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	140
Black	163
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	6

Black
163 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
140 (31.4 %)
White
94 (21.1 %)
Two or More
40 (9.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Urbana SD 116
Phone:	(217)384-3628
Website:	http://www.usd116.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 70