Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6, W C Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
85%
47%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend W C Williams Elementary School?
307 students attend W C Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of W C Williams Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W C Williams Elementary School?
W C Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does W C Williams Elementary School offer ?
W C Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is W C Williams Elementary School part of?
W C Williams Elementary School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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