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Williams Avenue Elementary School

1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967

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Williams Avenue Elementary School serves 480 students in grades 3-4.

Williams Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Williams Avenue Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-4

Total Students

480 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Williams Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#266 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Williams Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

43%

Black

32%

White

49%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fort Payne City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

480 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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 3-4

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education