Williams Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Williams Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waycross, Georgia, serving 426 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ware County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williams Heights Elementary consistently outperforms the Ware County and Georgia state averages on Milestones Assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Over the past 10 years, the school has maintained a relatively high statewide ranking, ranging from 209th to 715th out of over 1,200 Georgia elementary schools. However, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting it may be facing challenges in keeping up with the performance of other schools in the state. Additionally, Williams Heights has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.77% to 80.28%, indicating it serves a population with significant economic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, Williams Heights Elementary generally performs better on Milestones Assessments than other schools in the Ware County district, but lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Pierce County district, such as Patterson Elementary and Midway Elementary. Identifying and addressing the specific factors contributing to these performance gaps could be a focus for Williams Heights Elementary's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public K-5

 705 Dewey St
       Waycross, GA  31501


(912) 287-2399

District: Ware County

SchoolDigger Rank:
427th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Williams Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Waycross Middle School
High:    Ware County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.4%
White:
37.8%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Compare Details Williams Heights Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.94. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Williams Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ware County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware County 77th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williams Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.20 194th 1101 82.4%
2007 79.22 185th 1125 83.6%
2008 83.86 120th 1134 89.4%
2009 72.64 293rd 1133 74.1%
2010 77.88 232nd 1183 80.4%
2011 82.66 152nd 1212 87.5%
2012 83.01 125th 1201 89.6%
2013 82.11 146th 1225 88.1%
2014 78.75 209th 1231 83.0%
2015 79.08 221st 1240 82.2%
2016 64.44 384th 1233 68.9%
2017 69.25 322nd 1205 73.3%
2018 75.52 269th 1209 77.8%
2019 69.34 337th 1234 72.7%
2021 52.56 526th 1214 56.7%
2022 52.74 536th 1244 56.9%
2023 57.70 478th 1242 61.5%
2024 62.94 427th 1248 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Williams Heights Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Open Quote I can't say enough good things about Williams Heights! I've had two children in the school for 2 years and our experience has been wonderful. This school strives for excellence in EVERYTHING! The Principal is a remarkable leader, very easy to talk to and is so helpful whenever needed. The staff are all exceptional. The education is superb. We love our school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Williams Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 240 230 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 240 230 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 250 195 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 234 219 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 214 214 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 214 197 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 220 178 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 216 157 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 216 157 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 224 161 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 214 166 6 6 0 n/a n/a 6 398
2006 221 169 7 5 0 n/a n/a 9 411
2007 222 182 5 4 0 n/a n/a 9 422
2008 211 163 7 7 0 n/a n/a 10 398
2009 196 159 5 10 0 n/a n/a 13 383
2010 206 166 5 13 0 1 21 0 412
2011 229 174 6 15 0 1 22 0 447
2012 221 182 10 14 0 1 31 0 459
2013 217 187 11 26 1 1 32 0 475
2014 213 190 13 30 0 1 34 0 481
2015 245 206 11 22 1 0 29 0 514
2016 199 243 9 18 0 0 35 0 504
2017 212 214 10 21 0 0 41 0 498
2018 198 193 10 19 0 0 36 0 456
2019 179 203 10 15 0 0 36 0 443
2020 176 225 6 10 0 0 29 0 446
2021 173 215 10 11 0 0 30 0 439
2022 173 214 7 13 0 0 30 0 437
2023 161 206 6 22 1 0 30 0 426

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 Williams Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 472 31.0 15.2 48.3
1996 472 31.0 15.2 48.3
1997 453 31.0 14.6 54.1
1998 458 33.3 13.8 53.9
1999 432 34.2 12.6 54.4
2000 419 30.0 14.0 55.8
2001 407 27.8 14.6 53.3
2002 380 23.1 16.5 51.8
2003 380 23.1 16.5 51.8
2004 394 25.0 15.8 50.8
2005 398 32.9 12.1 51.5
2006 411 31.4 13.1 57.5
2007 422 29.3 14.4 52.5
2008 398 31.4 12.7 61.1
2009 383 29.2 13.1 68.1
2010 412 29.0 14.2 55.3
2011 447 29.5 15.1 56.4
2012 459 29.5 15.5 61.4
2013 475 29.9 15.8 62.9
2014 481 30.0 16.0 65.3
2015 514 30.0 17.1 90.1
2016 504 32.0 15.7 90.1
2017 498 32.0 15.5 90.2
2018 456 31.1 14.6 90.1
2019 443 34.6 12.8 76.5
2020 446 33.1 13.4 76.7
2021 439 31.1 14.1 76.8
2022 437 37.1 11.7 n/a
2023 426 38.3 11.1 80.3

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 Williams Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 472 31.0 15.2 48.3
1996 472 31.0 15.2 48.3
1997 453 31.0 14.6 54.1
1998 458 33.3 13.8 53.9
1999 432 34.2 12.6 54.4
2000 419 30.0 14.0 55.8
2001 407 27.8 14.6 53.3
2002 380 23.1 16.5 51.8
2003 380 23.1 16.5 51.8
2004 394 25.0 15.8 50.8
2005 398 32.9 12.1 51.5
2006 411 31.4 13.1 57.5
2007 422 29.3 14.4 52.5
2008 398 31.4 12.7 61.1
2009 383 29.2 13.1 68.1
2010 412 29.0 14.2 55.3
2011 447 29.5 15.1 56.4
2012 459 29.5 15.5 61.4
2013 475 29.9 15.8 62.9
2014 481 30.0 16.0 65.3
2015 514 30.0 17.1 90.1
2016 504 32.0 15.7 90.1
2017 498 32.0 15.5 90.2
2018 456 31.1 14.6 90.1
2019 443 34.6 12.8 76.5
2020 446 33.1 13.4 76.7
2021 439 31.1 14.1 76.8
2022 437 37.1 11.7 n/a
2023 426 38.3 11.1 80.3

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 Williams Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $584 (6.6%) $8,209 (93.4%) $8,793
2018 $757 (7.7%) $9,073 (92.3%) $9,830
2019 $954 (9.0%) $9,629 (91.0%) $10,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 478th of 1242 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williams Heights Elementary School)54.141
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)40.430.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williams Heights Elementary School)48.647.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ware County)40.539
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Heights Elementary School)6530.8
 34.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)46.932.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williams Heights Elementary School)58.853.8
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)48.742.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Heights Elementary School)46.640
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)45.138.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williams Heights Elementary School)50.743.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)41.137
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Williams Heights Elementary School)49.338.3
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Ware County)4743.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443426
 3.8%
African American203206
 1.5%
American Indian01
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic1522
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White179161
 10.1%
Two or More Races3630
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%80.3%
 3.8%


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

Middle : Waycross Middle School
High : Ware County High School

Williams Heights Elementary School ranks 427th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Williams Heights Elementary School are 48% African American, 38% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Williams Heights 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 Georgia Department of Education.

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