Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Williamstown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williamstown Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Williamstown, KY, encompassing approximately 12 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of about 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williamstown Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Williamstown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamstown Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
89%
71%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamstown Elementary School's ranking?
Williamstown Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Williamstown Elementary School often compared to?
Williamstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason-corinth Elementary School, Dry Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary School?
397 students attend Williamstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Williamstown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williamstown Elementary School offer ?
Williamstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williamstown Elementary School part of?
Williamstown Elementary School is part of Williamstown Independent School District.
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