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Williams Elementary School

55 Pleasant Street, Oakland, ME 04963 · (207) 465-2965 · Kennebec County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL222 STUDENTS
Enrollment
222
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
117 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 48%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
81
Grade 4
76
Grade 5
65
Student demographics
White
20291%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
94%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Black
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11652%
Female
10648%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
61.1%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
61.9%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
222
+5 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 11.7:1
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Williams Elementary School

Set in Oakland, Maine, Williams Elementary School is an average-sized K-5 school, part of RSU 18. It caters to 222 students across grades 3 through 5.

Williams Elementary School is one of 8 schools operated by RSU 18, a district that serves 2,554 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Williams Elementary School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (91%); the rest reads as 4% Hispanic, 2% Black. Compared to Kennebec County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.5:1, putting Williams Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, Kennebec County reports that median household income runs about $69,077, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Kennebec County's 53 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,649 students), Williams Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Messalonskee Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Williams Elementary School.

Williams Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Williams Elementary School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 217 (now 222).

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Kennebec County at a glance

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Population
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students

Quick facts

School name
Williams Elementary School
District
RSU 18
Address
55 Pleasant Street, Oakland, ME 04963
Phone
(207) 465-2965
County
Kennebec County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
03–05
Total enrollment
222
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
117 (53%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
231477900704
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in RSU 18
Other schools in Oakland
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Frequently asked questions

About Williams Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Williams Elementary School?
Williams Elementary School enrolls approximately 222 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does Williams Elementary School serve?
Williams Elementary School serves grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School is approximately 12.2:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Williams Elementary School?
Student demographics at Williams Elementary School are roughly 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Williams Elementary School in?
Williams Elementary School is part of RSU 18.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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