Enrollment
43
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williams, CA
S. William Abel Academy
Federal NCES profile for S. William Abel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069100407491
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. William Abel Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for California
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
S. William Abel Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. William Abel Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Williams, CA.
School address
District: Colusa County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069100407491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S. William Abel Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at S. William Abel Academy
S. William Abel Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Williams, California, enrolling 43 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 100% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williams's public schools, it stands alongside Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students): S. William Abel Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43:1 vs 21.8:1).
Its district, Colusa County Office of Education, also runs Coastal Buttes Academy (12 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S. William Abel Academy compares
S. William Abel Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 100% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
43:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, S. William Abel Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How S. William Abel Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Buttes Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. William Abel Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Williams
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about S. William Abel Academy
How many students attend S. William Abel Academy?
S. William Abel Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Williams, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. William Abel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at S. William Abel Academy is 43:1, which is 100% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. William Abel Academy?
80.0% of students at S. William Abel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. William Abel Academy?
The largest demographic group at S. William Abel Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Williams, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. William Abel Academy?
S. William Abel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S. William Abel Academy rank among schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, S. William Abel Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Williams, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williams on the city page.
Is S. William Abel Academy a good school?
S. William Abel Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Colusa County Office of Education?
Besides S. William Abel Academy, Colusa County Office of Education also operates Coastal Buttes Academy (12 students). See the Colusa County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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