Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williams Avenue Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 1 square mile in Cincinnati, OH, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Williams Avenue Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Learn Today. Dream Big. Lead Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1658 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Williams Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharpsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
257 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Williams Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Avenue Elementary School part of?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is part of Norwood City School District.
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