Williams Avenue Elementary School

1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 34%
  • : 54%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(20-21)
34%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
(20-21)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
(20-21)
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(20-21)
43%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
(20-21)
4%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
(20-21)
49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Williams Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
58%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williams Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Williams Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wills Valley Elementary School, Fyffe High School, Collinsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
480 students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Williams Avenue Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Williams Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Williams Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Williams Avenue Elementary School part of?
Williams Avenue Elementary School is part of Fort Payne City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 34%
  • : 54%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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