Serving 981 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School's student population of 981 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
65%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara A Harvey Elementary School, Virgil Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School?
981 students attend Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School?
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School offer ?
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School part of?
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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