Serving 222 students in grades 3-5, Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williams Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Oakland, ME, covering an area of approximately 28 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Williams Elementary School's student population of 222 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph M Atwood Primary School, George J Mitchell School, Mill Stream Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary School?
222 students attend Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Williams Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary School offer ?
Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Elementary School part of?
Williams Elementary School is part of RSU 18 School District.
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