Enrollment
131
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Avenue Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Avenue Elementary School
Williams Avenue Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Fort Payne, Alabama, enrolling 131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 131 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 56/100).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Payne's public schools, it stands alongside Wills Valley Elementary School (738 students): Williams Avenue Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Fort Payne City also operates Fort Payne High School (1,106 students) and Little Ridge Intermediate School (792 students) alongside Williams Avenue Elementary School.
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 Williams Avenue Elementary School compares
Williams Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Payne City, which includes Williams Avenue Elementary School.
$10,433
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 60.1%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Williams Avenue Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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