- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williams, CA
Williams Primary Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williams Primary Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064254006963
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Primary Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Primary Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Primary Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williams, CA.
School address
District: Williams Unified · California
NCES ID 064254006963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Williams Primary Elementary grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 064254006963 · Williams, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 20.4:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students)
Williams Primary Elementary grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Williams Primary Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Junio
Williams Junior/Senior High
588 students
- This school
Williams Primary Elementary
407 students
- Williams Upper
Williams Upper Elementary
289 students
- Mid Valley Hig 19
Mid Valley High (Continuation)
19 students
What this shows Williams Primary Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Primary Elementary compares
Williams Primary Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Williams Primary Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Williams Unified reports $13,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Primary Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Primary Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Williams
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Primary Elementary
How many students attend Williams Primary Elementary?
Williams Primary Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williams, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Primary Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Primary Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher 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 Primary Elementary?
80.1% of students at Williams Primary Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Primary Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williams Primary Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Williams, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Primary Elementary?
Williams Primary Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Primary Elementary rank among public schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Primary Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williams, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Williams on the city page.
What other schools are in Williams Unified?
Besides Williams Primary Elementary, Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students), Williams Upper Elementary (289 students), and Mid Valley High (Continuation) (19 students). See the Williams Unified district page for the complete list.