Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Harold B. Williams Elementary School serves the west part of White House, TN, covering an area of approximately 30.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harold B. Williams Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At H. B. Williams Elementary, our goal and commitment is to provide our children a safe and caring environment.
School Rankings
Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold B. Williams Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold B. Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Harold B. Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Harold B. Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F. Woodall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Harold B. Williams Elementary School?
435 students attend Harold B. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Harold B. Williams Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Harold B. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold B. Williams Elementary School part of?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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