Williamstown Elementary School

115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Williamstown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williamstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Williamstown Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamstown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamstown Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#191 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
37%
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74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
79%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamstown Elementary School's ranking?
Williamstown Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary School?
422 students attend Williamstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Williamstown Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williamstown Elementary School offer ?
Williamstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamstown Elementary School part of?
Williamstown Elementary School is part of Mount Greylock School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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