Enrollment
131
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010156000539
Williams Avenue Elementary School — Fort Payne, AL
Federal NCES profile for Williams Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fort Payne City · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Avenue Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Williams Avenue Elementary School reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fort Payne City spends $12,419 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.8% from local sources (property taxes), 60.1% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williams Avenue Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 3% in Alabama — larger than 97% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 010156000539
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Payne City, which includes Williams Avenue Elementary School.
$12,419
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other 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 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fort Payne, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.