- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreview, MN
Williams Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williams Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273243001398
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Shoreview · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, MN.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Williams Elementary grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 273243001398 · Shoreview, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.1:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students)
Williams Elementary grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Williams Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseville Area
Roseville Area Senior High
2,276 students
- Roseville Area 853
Roseville Area Middle
853 students
- Parkview Cente 718
Parkview Center School
718 students
- Little Canada 632
Little Canada Elementary
632 students
- Brimhall Eleme 569
Brimhall Elementary
569 students
- This school 459
Williams Elementary
459 students
What this shows Williams Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Elementary compares
Williams Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 14.8%
Asian 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Williams Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roseville Public School District reports $16,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Canada Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Elementary
How many students attend Williams Elementary?
Williams Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreview, MN. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Elementary?
31.5% of students at Williams Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williams Elementary is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Shoreview, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Elementary?
Williams Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williams Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shoreview?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shoreview on the city page.
What other schools are in Roseville Public School District?
Besides Williams Elementary, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.