Williams Elementary School

955 County Rd D W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Williams Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#346 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williams Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williams Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Williams Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williams Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Williams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary School?
458 students attend Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Williams Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary School offer ?
Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Williams Elementary School part of?
Williams Elementary School is part of Roseville Public School District.

School Reviews

2   2/28/2012
They did not teach me very well i was ahead and they never prompted me, extracurricular is good music a little anti- religious but that's usually over looked. almost no awards, mean students, racist teachers. and overprotective parents that lie.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fakem

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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