Bill L. Williams Elementary School serves 992 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bill L. Williams Elementary School's student population of 992 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
992 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Bill L. Williams Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
10%
12%

Hispanic
67%
56%

Black
4%
5%

White
14%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bill L. Williams Elementary School?
992 students attend Bill L. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bill L. Williams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill L. Williams Elementary School?
Bill L. Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bill L. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Bill L. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bill L. Williams Elementary School part of?
Bill L. Williams Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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