Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten, Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Science Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Williams Avenue Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
(20-21)34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Williams Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wills Valley Elementary School, Collinsville High School, Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
153 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Williams Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Avenue Elementary School part of?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is part of Fort Payne City School District.
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