Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ned E Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ned E. Williams Elementary serves the southern part of Longview, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 46.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which extends up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ned E Williams Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ned E Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ned E Williams Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3698 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ned E Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Ned E Williams Elementary School is ranked #3698 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ned E Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Ned E Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ware Elementary School, Clarence W Bailey Elementary School, J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ned E Williams Elementary School?
352 students attend Ned E Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ned E Williams Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ned E Williams Elementary School?
Ned E Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ned E Williams Elementary School offer ?
Ned E Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ned E Williams Elementary School part of?
Ned E Williams Elementary School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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