- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williams, CA
Williams Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williams Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064254012298
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Upper Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Williams, CA.
School address
District: Williams Unified · California
NCES ID 064254012298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Williams Upper Elementary held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 064254012298 · Williams, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 24.1:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students)
Williams Upper Elementary held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Williams Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Junio
Williams Junior/Senior High
588 students
- Williams Prima
Williams Primary Elementary
407 students
- This school
Williams Upper Elementary
289 students
- Mid Valley Hig 19
Mid Valley High (Continuation)
19 students
What this shows Williams Upper Elementary reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Upper Elementary compares
Williams Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Williams Upper 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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Primary Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Upper Elementary
How many students attend Williams Upper Elementary?
Williams Upper Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williams, CA. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Upper Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Upper Elementary?
85.9% of students at Williams Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williams Upper Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Williams, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Upper Elementary?
Williams Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Upper Elementary ranks #1 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 Upper Elementary, Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students), Williams Primary Elementary (407 students), and Mid Valley High (Continuation) (19 students). See the Williams Unified district page for the complete list.