Enrollment
598
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pell City, AL
Williams Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010265001883
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Intermediate School
Williams Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pell City, Alabama, enrolling 598 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 464 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 257 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 598 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pell City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Iola Roberts Elementary School (402 students): Williams Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students) and Duran Junior High School (601 students) alongside Williams Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Williams Intermediate 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,747
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.8%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Williams Intermediate School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pell City, which includes Williams Intermediate School.
$10,747
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duran Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola Roberts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Pell City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~598 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Intermediate School
How many students attend Williams Intermediate School?
Williams Intermediate School has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pell City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Intermediate School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Intermediate School?
60.3% of students at Williams Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Intermediate School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Intermediate School?
Williams Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williams Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pell City, 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 Pell City on the city page.
Is Williams Intermediate School a good school?
Williams Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Pell City?
Besides Williams Intermediate School, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Duran Junior High School (601 students), and Walter M Kennedy School (437 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.
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