- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Williams Intermediate School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 010265001883 · Pell City, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 18.1:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Williams Intermediate School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Williams Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- This school
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- Iola Roberts E 402
Iola Roberts Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Williams Intermediate School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Intermediate School compares
Williams Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~598 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.