Williams Elementary School ranked #501 in Alabama in 2023, showing some improvement from #532 in 2022 but remaining within the top 50% statewide for overall performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 521–535 students from 2022 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 80%, including 296 Black and 81 Hispanic students; 40% of students qualified for free lunch in recent years.
Serving grades PK–5, the school had 535 students and 30 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, maintained at 95% from 2013 through 2023 compared to the state rate near 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James E Williams School serves the southwest part of Huntsville, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 16.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Williams Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary School?
484 students attend Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Williams Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary School offer ?
Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Elementary School part of?
Williams Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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