Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
442 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School, located on E. 19th Avenue in Gary, Indiana, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Gary Community School Corporation. Named after the pioneering African American surgeon and cardiologist Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the school aims to foster an environment of academic growth and character development for its primary-grade students. As part of a historic district, the school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood, striving to provide foundational learning experiences that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
Like many schools within the Gary public system, Daniel Hale Williams Elementary focuses on addressing the unique needs of its student population through a curriculum aligned with Indiana state standards. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while working to maintain a supportive culture that values student achievement and community engagement. By operating in the heart of Gary, the school remains a key pillar for families in the area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scholars in a challenging and evolving educational landscape.
Like many schools within the Gary public system, Daniel Hale Williams Elementary focuses on addressing the unique needs of its student population through a curriculum aligned with Indiana state standards. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while working to maintain a supportive culture that values student achievement and community engagement. By operating in the heart of Gary, the school remains a key pillar for families in the area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scholars in a challenging and evolving educational landscape.
442
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black | 396 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black396 (89.6 %)
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Hispanic25 (5.7 %)
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Two or More12 (2.7 %)
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White5 (1.1 %)
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Asian2 (0.5 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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: | Gary Community School Corp |
| Phone: | (219)881-3600 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 442 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 309 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
75
Grade 2
78
Grade 3
74
Grade 4
71
Grade 5
68
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 |
| Grade 1 | 75 |
| Grade 2 | 78 |
| Grade 3 | 74 |
| Grade 4 | 71 |
| Grade 5 | 68 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 216 | 48.9% |
| Male | 226 | 51.1% |
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