Williams Magnet Elementary School
Tel:
(501)447-7100
- Williams Magnet Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Williams Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Williams Magnet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Williams Magnet Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Williams Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williams Magnet Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #89 out of 1008 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 13% |
| Black | 56% | 20% |
| White | 25% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williams Magnet Elementary School is Hall High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Forest Heights Stem Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brady Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Rock Hall High School Grades: 9-12 | 1048 students
0.5 miles
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)447-1900 0.5 9-12 1048 - Little Rock Brady Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
0.7 miles
7915 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)447-3900 0.7 PK-5 459 - Little Rock Forest Heights Stem Academy Grades: K-8 | 719 students
0.9 miles
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)447-2700 0.9 K-8 719 - Little Rock Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
1.1 miles
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501)447-5000 1.1 PK-5 384 - Little Rock Forest Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
1.2 miles
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501)447-4500 1.2 PK-5 473
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