Williams Avenue Elementary School in Fort Payne, AL, experienced a decline in state ranking from #266 in 2021 to #584 in 2019, showing fluctuating performance over recent years.
Math proficiency declined to 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency dropped to 25%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment represented 46% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment declining from 480 students in 2021 to 153 students in 2023, and student–teacher ratio increasing from 15:1 to 15:1 with 10 teachers currently.
The school serves Prekindergarten only, with 153 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 for this Berkeley Heights public high school's respective grade level context.
Science proficiency stood at 23% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating weaker performance in core subject testing relative to state expectations.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Science Proficiency: 32%
- Attendance Zone: Williams Avenue Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fort Payne, AL school district, covering approximately 56.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Avenue Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
24%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
46%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
55%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted22.9%
11.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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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?
131 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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