Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Williams Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary School is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1840 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Elementary School is ranked #1840 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Elementary School, Mountain Grove Elementary School, Watkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary School?
317 students attend Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Williams Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary School offer ?
Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Williams Elementary School part of?
Williams Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Williams Elementary School located?
Williams Elementary School is located in the Tom Watkins neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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