Williamsburg Elementary School

1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Williamsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williamsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Williamsburg Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#434 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williamsburg Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williamsburg Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
7%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williamsburg Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Williamsburg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williamsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Williamsburg Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Williamsburg Elementary School?
460 students attend Williamsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Williamsburg Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg Elementary School?
Williamsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williamsburg Elementary School offer ?
Williamsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Williamsburg Elementary School part of?
Williamsburg Elementary School is part of Geneva CUSD 304 School District.

School Reviews

5   5/16/2016
What I think about this school well I loved it so much I use to go there but I had to move. Hi, my name is Michelle Castro last time I was there I was in Miss. Curls class but I thik she is maried now. She was a beautiful, young, and magnificent women. I missed everyone there even my best friends there. I hope they remember me as much as I remember them Alexis Ball and Marisa Case I miss them so much. I want to meet again another day. Anyway the school I am right now is pretty cool to! If you want to Check it out just type in "Blackhawk elementary school Beloit, IL" Well that's what I have to say now goodbye miss you all. (I hope this is on goodmorning Williamsburg and write me back please''')
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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