Enrollment
289
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Upper Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Upper Elementary
Williams Upper Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williams, California, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.9% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 896 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #531.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Primary Elementary (407 students): Williams Upper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students) and Williams Primary Elementary (407 students) alongside Williams Upper 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 Upper Elementary compares
Williams Upper 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,263
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Unified, which includes Williams Upper 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 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Williams Upper Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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