- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, ME
Williams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231477900704
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oakland, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Williams Elementary School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 231477900704 · Oakland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 12.3:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Messalonskee High School (695 students)
Williams Elementary School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Williams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Messalonskee H
Messalonskee High School
695 students
- Messalonskee M
Messalonskee Middle School
495 students
- James H Bean S
James H Bean School
300 students
- China Primary 242
China Primary School
242 students
- Belgrade Centr 236
Belgrade Central School
236 students
- This school 222
Williams Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Williams Elementary School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Elementary School compares
Williams Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 7% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Funding equity
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Williams Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 18 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Messalonskee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Bean School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| China Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belgrade Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Elementary School
How many students attend Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Williams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Oakland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oakland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 18?
Besides Williams Elementary School, Rsu 18 also operates Messalonskee High School (695 students), Messalonskee Middle School (495 students), and James H Bean School (300 students). See the Rsu 18 district page for the complete list.