Enrollment
407
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Primary Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Primary Elementary
Williams Primary Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williams, California, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,870 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,066.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williams Unified spends $13,263 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Williams's elementary schools, it stands alongside Williams Upper Elementary (289 students): Williams Primary Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 24.1:1).
Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students) and Williams Upper Elementary (289 students) alongside Williams Primary Elementary.
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 Primary Elementary compares
Williams Primary Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Unified, which includes Williams Primary Elementary.
$13,263
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 67.9%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Williams Primary Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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