Tanner Williams Elementary School

Summary:

Tanner Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmer, Alabama, serving 311 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mobile County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Tanner Williams Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Alabama elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the Mobile County and Alabama state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 57.14% of 3rd-grade students at Tanner Williams were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 53.66% in Mobile County and 62.8% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Orchard Elementary.

Tanner Williams Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Orchard Elementary, which has over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Tanner Williams Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13700 Tanner Williams Rd
       Wilmer, AL  36587


(251) 221-1675

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,125 Help


Students who attend Tanner Williams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Semmes Middle School
High:    Mary G Montgomery High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tanner Williams Elementary School ranks better than 76% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 50 ranked elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tanner Williams Elementary School is 17.7, which is the 16th best among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tanner Williams Elementary School is $10,125, which is the 14th highest among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tanner Williams Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tanner Williams Elementary School 164th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Tanner Williams Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tanner Williams Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tanner Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.35 158th 623 74.6%
2005 54.15 327th 688 52.5%
2006 61.36 251st 689 63.6%
2007 67.79 206th 698 70.5%
2008 67.76 201st 698 71.2%
2009 79.87 78th 696 88.8%
2010 72.35 154th 704 78.1%
2011 62.76 288th 709 59.4%
2012 62.52 292nd 696 58.0%
2013 71.52 148th 696 78.7%
2014 59.13 270th 695 61.2%
2015 72.68 155th 691 77.6%
2016 62.87 238th 691 65.6%
2017 67.99 191st 688 72.2%
2018 70.16 196th 680 71.2%
2019 67.42 198th 681 70.9%
2021 65.23 225th 692 67.5%
2022 70.07 181st 687 73.7%
2023 77.91 128th 680 81.2%
2024 73.97 164th 684 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tanner Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.29 72nd 567 87.3%
2018 68.58 171st 651 73.7%
2019 66.26 179th 649 72.4%
2021 87.17 35th 653 94.6%
2022 58.15 263rd 651 59.6%
2023 69.59 153rd 623 75.4%
2024 67.56 192nd 670 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tanner Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.59 203rd 639 68.2%
2018 62.61 237th 640 63.0%
2019 61.84 230th 646 64.4%
2021 57.48 268th 656 59.1%
2022 64.46 212th 656 67.7%
2023 74.32 141st 645 78.1%
2024 68.27 184th 650 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tanner Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.61 179th 639 72.0%
2018 76.77 140th 650 78.5%
2019 70.59 168th 650 74.2%
2021 70.96 166th 669 75.2%
2022 73.54 150th 669 77.6%
2023 79.37 105th 649 83.8%
2024 74.57 150th 655 77.1%
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Rank History for White students at Tanner Williams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 260th 508 48.8%
2019 51.31 242nd 529 54.3%
2021 48.43 256th 539 52.5%
2022 52.77 237th 540 56.1%
2023 65.17 160th 528 69.7%
2024 59.94 197th 535 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 15, 2017

Open Quote This school severely lacks leadership and my child’s will no longer attend because of the bias our family has had to endure from faculty members that have never so much as had the nerve to just come talk to us as a parent Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tanner Williams Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 469 469
1989 490 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 485 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 491 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 435 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 435 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1994 423 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 385 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 385 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 401 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 376 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 391 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 372 4 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 330 7 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 282 19 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 282 19 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 282 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 301
2005 301 14 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 295 12 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 305 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 325
2008 304 10 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 316 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 321 12 1 2 1 n/a n/a 2 339
2011 316 8 1 6 0 0 1 0 332
2012 321 14 0 3 0 0 2 0 340
2013 298 12 0 3 0 1 4 0 318
2014 282 14 0 6 0 2 4 0 308
2015 272 17 0 8 1 0 4 0 302
2016 283 13 0 9 1 0 5 0 311
2017 281 13 0 14 1 0 4 0 313
2018 272 15 0 14 1 0 5 0 307
2019 280 13 0 16 1 0 3 0 313
2020 265 11 0 15 1 0 6 0 298
2021 242 9 0 13 2 0 8 0 274
2022 276 7 1 13 2 0 6 0 305
2023 286 3 1 13 0 1 7 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tanner Williams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 22.0 21.3 0
1989 492 25.0 19.6 n/a
1990 486 24.0 20.2 0
1991 495 24.0 20.6 n/a
1992 443 26.0 17.0 n/a
1993 447 26.0 17.2 n/a
1994 442 26.0 17.0 n/a
1995 399 25.1 15.9 n/a
1996 399 25.1 15.9 n/a
1997 415 21.2 19.6 38.3
1998 388 21.0 18.5 39.7
1999 399 24.0 16.6 55.9
2000 387 25.0 15.5 60.2
2001 345 23.0 15.0 61.4
2002 304 20.0 15.2 69.1
2003 304 20.0 15.2 69.1
2004 301 21.0 14.3 68.3
2005 321 22.0 14.6 73.5
2006 312 22.0 14.2 72.8
2007 325 21.0 15.5 63
2008 318 21.6 14.7 63.5
2009 325 19.0 16.9 68
2010 339 19.2 17.6 70.9
2011 332 22.2 14.9 71.1
2012 340 20.2 16.7 72.1
2013 318 23.0 13.8 72.6
2014 308 19.0 16.2 70.5
2015 302 18.0 16.7 40.4
2016 311 18.0 17.2 39.9
2017 313 17.5 17.8 39
2018 307 18.5 16.5 69.7
2019 313 16.5 18.9 70
2020 298 16.5 18.0 69.8
2021 274 16.5 16.6 69.3
2022 305 17.0 17.9 65.9
2023 311 17.5 17.7 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tanner Williams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 22.0 21.3 0
1989 492 25.0 19.6 n/a
1990 486 24.0 20.2 0
1991 495 24.0 20.6 n/a
1992 443 26.0 17.0 n/a
1993 447 26.0 17.2 n/a
1994 442 26.0 17.0 n/a
1995 399 25.1 15.9 n/a
1996 399 25.1 15.9 n/a
1997 415 21.2 19.6 38.3
1998 388 21.0 18.5 39.7
1999 399 24.0 16.6 55.9
2000 387 25.0 15.5 60.2
2001 345 23.0 15.0 61.4
2002 304 20.0 15.2 69.1
2003 304 20.0 15.2 69.1
2004 301 21.0 14.3 68.3
2005 321 22.0 14.6 73.5
2006 312 22.0 14.2 72.8
2007 325 21.0 15.5 63
2008 318 21.6 14.7 63.5
2009 325 19.0 16.9 68
2010 339 19.2 17.6 70.9
2011 332 22.2 14.9 71.1
2012 340 20.2 16.7 72.1
2013 318 23.0 13.8 72.6
2014 308 19.0 16.2 70.5
2015 302 18.0 16.7 40.4
2016 311 18.0 17.2 39.9
2017 313 17.5 17.8 39
2018 307 18.5 16.5 69.7
2019 313 16.5 18.9 70
2020 298 16.5 18.0 69.8
2021 274 16.5 16.6 69.3
2022 305 17.0 17.9 65.9
2023 311 17.5 17.7 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tanner Williams Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,073 (10.6%) $9,042 (89.3%) $10,125

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tanner Williams Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 680 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tanner Williams Elementary School)65.946.5
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tanner Williams Elementary School)52.532.2
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tanner Williams Elementary School)49.175
 25.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)46.932.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313311
 0.6%
African American133
 76.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1613
 18.8%
Pacific Islander01
White280286
 2.1%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%65.3%
 4.7%


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Tanner Williams Elementary School ranks 164th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tanner Williams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Semmes Middle School
High : Mary G Montgomery High School

Students at Tanner Williams Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Tanner Williams Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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