- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Payne, AL
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010156000539
👥 S:T ratio 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Avenue Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fort Payne · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 131
- students enrolled
Williams Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Payne, AL.
School address
District: Fort Payne City · Alabama
NCES ID 010156000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Williams Avenue Elementary School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010156000539 · Fort Payne, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Payne High School (1,106 students)
Williams Avenue Elementary School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Williams Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Payne Hig
Fort Payne High School
1,106 students
- Little Ridge I
Little Ridge Intermediate School
792 students
- Fort Payne Mid
Fort Payne Middle School
741 students
- Wills Valley E
Wills Valley Elementary School
738 students
- This school 131
Williams Avenue Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Williams Avenue Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Avenue Elementary School compares
Williams Avenue Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Williams Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
District finance for Fort Payne City reports $11,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Ridge Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Payne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wills Valley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Fort Payne
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Payne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Avenue Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Avenue Elementary School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Fort Payne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Williams Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Payne?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Payne, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Payne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Payne City?
Besides Williams Avenue Elementary School, Fort Payne City also operates Fort Payne High School (1,106 students), Little Ridge Intermediate School (792 students), and Fort Payne Middle School (741 students). See the Fort Payne City district page for the complete list.