Williams Avenue Elementary School

1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 34% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#266 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
24%
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54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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18:1
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American Indian
(20-21)
1%
1%
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Asian
(20-21)
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
(20-21)
43%
9%
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Black
(20-21)
4%
32%
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White
(20-21)
49%
53%
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Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
3%
3%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
58%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Williams Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wills Valley Elementary School, Fyffe High School, Collinsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
480 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Williams Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Williams Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Williams Avenue Elementary School part of?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is part of Fort Payne City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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