Williamstown Elementary

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Williamstown Elementary ranks 219 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williamstown Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Williamstown, MA, with a student population of 431 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Mount Greylock District, which is ranked 78 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williamstown Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, ranking 154 out of 928 schools in 2022-2023 and 86 out of 932 schools in 2021-2022. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 64.02% in English Language Arts, 58.16% in Math, and 69.84% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.29%, 40.6%, and 41.22%, respectively. Additionally, Williamstown Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 10 students per teacher over the past three school years.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Rowe Elementary, Lanesborough Elementary, and Clarksburg Elementary, Williamstown Elementary generally outperforms them academically, with higher MCAS proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. However, some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational environment in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267

(413) 458-5707

District: Mount Greylock

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,340

Students who attend Williamstown Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mt Greylock Regional High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Hispanic:

6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williamstown Elementary ranks better than 76.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary is 9.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamstown Elementary is $21,340.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamstown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown Elementary 219^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Williamstown Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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White students:

Mount Greylock:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Greylock 78^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williamstown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	81.22	157^th	942	83.3%
2021	90.05	80^th	936	91.5%
2022	90.13	86^th	932	90.8%
2023	83.00	154^th	928	83.4%
2024	77.01	219^th	916	76.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	46.03	492^nd	896	45.1%
2021	56.93	331^st	894	63.0%
2022	57.43	339^th	905	62.5%
2024	32.47	491^st	731	32.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	63.71	198^th	700	71.7%
2021	62.99	204^th	705	71.1%
2022	72.63	141^st	772	81.7%
2023	68.70	158^th	757	79.1%
2024	30.77	583^rd	760	23.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	79.99	152^nd	902	83.1%
2021	87.80	91^st	898	89.9%
2022	88.56	87^th	901	90.3%
2023	79.23	175^th	887	80.3%
2024	74.45	223^rd	886	74.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.76	183^rd	665	72.5%
2021	85.48	53^rd	632	91.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	78.56	175^th	907	80.7%
2021	89.01	76^th	904	91.6%
2022	88.45	81^st	908	91.1%
2023	82.62	139^th	896	84.5%
2024	76.30	203^rd	891	77.2%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.15	66^th	925	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Williamstown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	70.75	204^th	780	73.8%
2021	83.21	96^th	765	87.5%
2022	81.56	108^th	764	85.9%
2023	76.55	147^th	762	80.7%
2024	72.28	186^th	753	75.3%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Williamstown Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	383	0	0	24	29	0	436
2020	354	5	2	25	23	0	409
2021	314	8	4	22	28	0	376
2022	333	12	10	33	33	1	422
2023	333	21	10	29	35	3	431

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

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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 Williamstown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	436	39.7	10.9	n/a
2020	409	40.2	10.1	n/a
2021	376	41.7	8.9	n/a
2022	422	42.1	10.0	n/a
2023	431	43.5	9.8	n/a

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 Williamstown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	436	39.7	10.9	n/a
2020	409	40.2	10.1	n/a
2021	376	41.7	8.9	n/a
2022	422	42.1	10.0	n/a
2023	431	43.5	9.8	n/a

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 Williamstown Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (0.6%)	$16,916 (99.4%)	$17,018
2020	$106 (0.6%)	$17,829 (99.4%)	$17,935
2021	$750 (3.5%)	$20,590 (96.5%)	$21,340

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamstown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 154^th of 928 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown Elementary)	70	63.8	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Greylock)	68	67.5	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Elementary)	71	51.1	19.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Greylock)	66	55	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown Elementary)	67	56.1	10.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Greylock)	61	51.9	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Elementary)	65	53.9	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Greylock)	60	57.3	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown Elementary)	67	67.2	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Greylock)	64	62.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Elementary)	65	60.3	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Greylock)	52	53.3	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Williamstown Elementary)	75	69.8	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Mount Greylock)	67	66.7	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown Elementary)	75	69.4	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Greylock)	77	62.4	14.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Elementary)	65	65.6	0.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Greylock)	74	59.2	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Williamstown Elementary)	70	64	6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Greylock)	68	60	8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Williamstown Elementary)	67	58.2	8.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Mount Greylock)	59	54.1	4.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Williamstown Elementary)	75	69.8	5.2%
All Grades Science (Mount Greylock)	67	57.5	9.5%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	436	431	1.1%
African American	0	21
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	10
Hispanic	24	29	20.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	383	333	13.1%
Two or More Races	29	35	20.7%

Schools Near Williamstown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Williamstown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	115 Church Street	Williamstown	01267	Berkshire County	Mount Greylock	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 458-5707	431	44	9.8		333 (77.3%)	21 (4.9%)	29 (6.7%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	77	219^th of 916 public elementary schools	76.1%		83	154^th of 928 public elementary schools	83.4%	65	57.5	49.1	51.6	60.0			54.6	64.1	52.7	54.8	59.2			57.3	55.7		55.7	$21,340	$750	$20,590
Greylock	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Phelps Avenue	North Adams	01247	Berkshire County	North Adams	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 662-3255	252	22	11.3		206 (81.7%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.5%)	25.6	683^rd of 916 public elementary schools	25.4%		23.5	708^th of 928 public elementary schools	23.7%	25	17.2	13.5	25.6	21.1			19.4	24.1	35.1	38.5	31.6			33.1	30.8		30.8	$21,241	$1,776	$19,465
Brayton	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Brayton Hill Terrace	North Adams	01247	Berkshire County	North Adams	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 662-3260	228	26	8.6		182 (79.8%)	3 (1.3%)	22 (9.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	22.6	712^th of 916 public elementary schools	22.3%		10.8	859^th of 928 public elementary schools	7.4%	147	29.2	35.7	30.3	11.1			27.0	25.0	40.0	15.2	0.0			18.7	27.3		27.3	$21,891	$2,004	$19,887
Colegrove Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Church Street	North Adams	01247	Berkshire County	North Adams	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 662-3250	235	28	8.3		184 (78.3%)	6 (2.6%)	19 (8.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.8%)	26.4	674^th of 916 public elementary schools	26.4%		20.3	742^nd of 928 public elementary schools	20.0%	68	25.6	23.5	44.4	24.0			28.8	23.1	26.5	22.2	24.0			24.0	37.0		37.0	$21,371	$1,767	$19,604
Clarksburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	777 West Cross Road	Clarksburg	01247	Berkshire County	Clarksburg	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 663-8735	189	17	11.3		180 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	35.9	591^st of 916 public elementary schools	35.5%		37.4	588^th of 928 public elementary schools	36.6%	3	50.0	20.0	22.7	39.3	16.7	20.0	28.9	50.0	30.0	18.2	34.5	27.8	20.0	30.2	22.7	45.0	33.3	$17,102	$878	$16,224
Hoosac Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	14 Commercial Street	Adams	01220	Berkshire County	Hoosac Valley Regional	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 743-0876	374	33	11.3		326 (87.2%)	7 (1.9%)	20 (5.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)								(n/a)	30.0						30.0	35.0						35.0				$19,180	$1,438	$17,742
Abbott Memorial	Public	PK, KG-8	56 North County Rd	Florida	01247	Berkshire County	Florida	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 664-6023	92	13	7.0		91 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	35.7				20.0		26.4	21.4				20.0		18.9			16.7	$20,960	$1,049	$19,911
Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3080 Hancock Road	Hancock	01237	Berkshire County	Hancock	No	No	No	No	(413) 738-5676	59	7	7.9		50 (84.7%)	2 (3.4%)	3 (5.1%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)							35.7							25.0				$18,134	$1,684	$16,450
Lanesborough Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	188 Summer Street	Lanesboro	01237	Berkshire County	Mount Greylock	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 443-0027	231	25	9.3		199 (86.1%)	3 (1.3%)	17 (7.4%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	69.4	285^th of 916 public elementary schools	68.9%		70.5	282^nd of 928 public elementary schools	69.6%	3	41.7	40.0	47.2	66.7			48.4	50.0	54.3	47.2	74.1			55.7	58.3		58.3	$22,250	$1,128	$21,121
Emma L Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	26 Chapel Rd	Savoy	01256	Berkshire County	Savoy	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 743-1992	40	8	4.9		38 (95.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							20.8							8.3				$25,420	$2,485	$22,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Williamstown Elementary

What district is Williamstown Elementary in?

Mount Greylock

How many students attend Williamstown Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Williamstown Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Williamstown Elementary?

Students at Williamstown Elementary are 77% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Williamstown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Williamstown Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mt Greylock Regional High

Is Williamstown Elementary a good school?

Williamstown Elementary ranks 219^th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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