Deborah A. Williams Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Deborah A. Williams Elementary School is 0.53, 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)21%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
65%
56%

Black
21%
5%

White
7%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Deborah A. Williams Elementary School?
586 students attend Deborah A. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Deborah A. Williams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deborah A. Williams Elementary School?
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Deborah A. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Deborah A. Williams Elementary School part of?
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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