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.
442
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic25
Black396
Asian2
Two or More12
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    396 (89.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7 %)
  • White
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 175
Grade 278
Grade 374
Grade 471
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21648.9%
Male22651.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)