Enrollment
222
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 18·NCES 231477900704
Williams Elementary School
55 Pleasant Street, Oakland, ME 04963 · (207) 465-2965 · Kennebec County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL222 STUDENTS
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
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 81 | 36% |
| Grade 4 | 76 | 34% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 29% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within RSU 18. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
61.1%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
61.9%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 62 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Maine schools, those numbers are about 64 and 51.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Williams Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Elementary School this school | 222 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School Belfast | 232 | 53.0% | N/A |
| Calais Elementary School Calais | 250 | 52.8% | N/A |
| Fort Street School Mars Hill | 176 | 57.4% | N/A |
| Line Elementary West Newfield | 261 | 55.2% | N/A |
| Dike-Newell School Bath | 225 | 52.9% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Williams Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Kennebec County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.9% | #73 of 193 | #6 of 23 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.1% | #127 of 199 | #16 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 222 | #162 of 360 | #20 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #125 of 181 | #14 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.9% | #103 of 181 | #9 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.7% | #121 of 280 | #8 of 29 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.3% | #47 of 52 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
222
+12 (+6%) vs 2020
-5% since 2010-11, when it was 234
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 11.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 222 | 18.2 | 12.2:1 | 53% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 212 | 17.3 | 12.3:1 | 41% (86) |
| 2022-23 | 227 | 18.3 | 12.4:1 | 38% (86) |
| 2020-21 | 210 | 18 | 11.7:1 | 41% (87) |
| 2017-18 | 217 | 18.5 | 11.7:1 | 53% (114) |
| 2015-16 | 210 | 21 | 10.0:1 | 52% (109) |
| 2010-11 | 234 | 17 | 13.8:1 | 50% (116) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Williams Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (217 to 222); teachers down 2% (18.5 to 18.2).
About Williams Elementary School
Williams Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in RSU 18, located in Oakland, Maine. Enrolled students number 222 students, in grades 3 through 5.
RSU 18 runs 8 schools with a combined 2,554 students. Williams Elementary School is one of them.
Federal enrollment data show Williams Elementary School is 91% White. It is also 4% Hispanic and 2% Black. That is close to the 92% White share among all Kennebec County residents. Williams Elementary School's diversity index is 17%, against a US figure of 70%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 12.2:1, with 18.2 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 1.7 students per teacher above the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 53%.
In the county around the school, Kennebec County, the median household income is $69,077, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 53 public schools in Kennebec County, enrolling about 15,649 students in all.
Nearest public school: Messalonskee Middle School, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Williams Elementary School is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment grew 6% from its 2020-21 level of 210.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Kennebec County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 18
- Messalonskee High SchoolHigh · 695 students
- Messalonskee Middle SchoolMiddle · 495 students
- James H Bean SchoolElementary · 300 students
- China Primary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Belgrade Central SchoolElementary · 236 students
- Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolElementary · 194 students
Other schools in Oakland
- Messalonskee High SchoolHigh · 695 students
- Messalonskee Middle SchoolMiddle · 495 students
- Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolElementary · 194 students
Other Williams Elementary schools
16 other US public schools in 11 states are named Williams Elementary. Williams Elementary School is the 16th largest of the 17.
- Williams Elementary SchoolGEORGETOWN, TX · 729 students
- Williams Elementary SchoolARLINGTON, TX · 577 students
- Williams ElementarySan Jose, CA · 559 students
- Williams Elementary SchoolJONESVILLE, MI · 512 students
- Williams Elementary SchoolHuntsville, AL · 484 students
Nearby schools
- Messalonskee Middle School0.1 mi · 495
- Ralph M Atwood Primary School0.2 mi · 194
- Messalonskee High School0.4 mi · 695
- Waterville Junior High School3.1 mi · 325
- Waterville Senior High School3.7 mi · 529
- Albert S Hall School4.0 mi · 237
Frequently asked questions
About Williams Elementary SchoolWhat 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.
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