Tanner Williams Elementary School

13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Tanner Williams Elementary School ranked #247 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #283 in 2022 but showing volatility since 2010 when it was ranked #106; it is among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 45–49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with a declining trend from 90% in 2012 and 85% in 2013; reading proficiency was 55–59%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 70–79%, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 38%, maintaining a top 5% state ranking in this subject.
Enrollment slightly increased to 334 students from 311 in 2023, with a consistent student–teacher ratio of approximately 19:1; 54% of students qualified for free lunch showing economic need within the student body.
The school serves grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with a minority enrollment of 7%, primarily White (309 students), and is Title I eligible reflecting a higher proportion of low–income families.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tanner Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Tanner Williams Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Tanner Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanner Williams Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#247 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
30%
55-59%
47%
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanner Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Tanner Williams Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tanner Williams Elementary School?
334 students attend Tanner Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tanner Williams Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanner Williams Elementary School?
Tanner Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanner Williams Elementary School offer ?
Tanner Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanner Williams Elementary School part of?
Tanner Williams Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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