Williams Elementary School

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Williams Elementary School ranks 100 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oakland, Maine, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18 district, which is ranked 51 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williams Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, 68.78% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 70% for the district and 64.63% for the state. In Mathematics, 62.05% of students were proficient or better, compared to 55.71% for the district and 48.68% for the state. The school's performance in Science, while lower than ELA and Mathematics, is still above the state average (34.07% vs. 36.36%). Additionally, Williams Elementary School has performed exceptionally well for specific student groups, such as female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 4th out of 90 Maine elementary schools for female students and 3rd out of 64 for low socioeconomic status students in the 2020-2021 school year.

However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low percentage of racial/ethnic minority students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Mill Stream Elementary School and Belgrade Central School. Additionally, Williams Elementary School has experienced a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism, with 22.0% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as James H Bean School (14.3%).

Detail:

Public 3-5

55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963

(207) 465-2965

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,014

Students who attend Williams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Messalonskee Middle School
High:	Messalonskee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williams Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (3.1%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 18 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District. (See more...)

Compare Williams Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Elementary School is $17,014. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 18 51^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williams Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Williams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	40.82	176^th	258	31.8%
2013	55.96	107^th	261	59.0%
2015	45.11	178^th	284	37.3%
2016	57.11	100^th	255	60.8%
2017	50.37	123^rd	256	52.0%
2018	53.32	115^th	254	54.7%
2019	53.27	115^th	258	55.4%
2021	86.01	16^th	228	93.0%
2022	74.62	48^th	210	77.1%
2023	68.62	100^th	290	65.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.06	55^th	82	32.9%
2021	94.23	3^rd	64	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Williams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.18	71^st	153	53.6%
2021	86.95	4^th	90	95.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Williams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.97	72^nd	153	52.9%
2021	83.76	13^th	90	85.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maine 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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Williams Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	221	3	7	1	3	n/a	n/a	235
2011	226	3	0	0	5	0	0	234
2012	200	2	6	4	0	0	1	213
2013	194	2	3	2	0	0	3	204
2014	192	2	2	5	0	0	3	204
2015	211	2	2	3	0	0	5	223
2016	196	3	2	5	0	0	4	210
2017	198	1	2	4	0	0	7	212
2018	204	1	1	3	0	0	8	217
2019	198	0	1	3	0	0	7	209
2020	195	1	0	3	1	2	6	208
2021	200	3	0	1	1	0	5	210
2022	209	0	0	0	0	0	8	217
2023	212	3	2	3	0	0	7	227

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	235	17.3	13.5	48.5
2011	234	17.9	13.0	49.6
2012	213	17.9	11.8	n/a
2013	204	15.9	12.7	55.9
2014	204	16.7	12.1	54.9
2015	223	21.0	10.6	54.7
2016	210	22.0	9.5	51.9
2017	212	19.5	10.8	56.1
2018	217	18.5	11.7	52.5
2019	209	18.8	11.1	44.5
2020	208	17.3	12.0	46.6
2021	210	18.3	11.4	41.4
2022	217	18.3	11.8	40.6
2023	227	18.3	12.4	37.9

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	235	17.3	13.5	48.5
2011	234	17.9	13.0	49.6
2012	213	17.9	11.8	n/a
2013	204	15.9	12.7	55.9
2014	204	16.7	12.1	54.9
2015	223	21.0	10.6	54.7
2016	210	22.0	9.5	51.9
2017	212	19.5	10.8	56.1
2018	217	18.5	11.7	52.5
2019	209	18.8	11.1	44.5
2020	208	17.3	12.0	46.6
2021	210	18.3	11.4	41.4
2022	217	18.3	11.8	40.6
2023	227	18.3	12.4	37.9

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 Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,765
2019	$15,228
2020	$15,528
2021	$17,782
2022	$16,894
2023	$17,014

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 100^th of 290 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Williams Elementary School)	55.8	92.2	36.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)	57.3	88	30.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Williams Elementary School)	37.4	85.3	47.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)	35.4	86.7	51.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	227	8.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	198	212	7.1%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	37.9%	6.6%

Schools Near Williams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Williams Elementary School	Public	3-5	55 Pleasant Street	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 465-2965	227	18	12.4	37.9%	212 (93.4%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	68.6	100^th of 290 public elementary schools	65.5%		74.6	48^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.1%	52	68.8	62.1	34.1	$17,014
Ralph M Atwood Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19 Heath Street	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 465-3411	224	17	12.9	32.6%	204 (91.1%)	6 (2.7%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$22,031
Albert S Hall School	Public	4-5	27 Pleasant St	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 872-8071	222	20	11.1	63.1%	178 (80.2%)	7 (3.2%)	15 (6.8%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)	63.1	51.2	21.3	$19,862
George J Mitchell School	Public	PK, KG-3	58 Drummond Ave	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 873-0695	572	43	13.1	71.2%	478 (83.6%)	14 (2.4%)	35 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	25.8	240^th of 290 public elementary schools	17.2%		26.1	155^th of 210 public elementary schools	26.2%	85	44.3	48.7		$20,715
Winslow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	285 Benton Ave	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 872-1967	535	48	11.1	38.9%	477 (89.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	53.8	151^st of 290 public elementary schools	47.9%		48	110^th of 210 public elementary schools	47.6%	41	61.7	58.0	25.4	$22,032
Fairfield Primary School	Public	PK-K	63 High Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4220	112	10	10.8	55.4%	102 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$17,826
Benton Elementary School	Public	1-6	68 School Drive	Benton	04901	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4240	545	47	11.6	40.6%	502 (92.1%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.5%)	30.3	227^th of 290 public elementary schools	21.7%		28.4	153^rd of 210 public elementary schools	27.1%	74	51.8	49.9	20.5	$15,684
James H Bean School	Public	PK, KG-5	2896 Middle Road	Sidney	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 547-3395	289	21	13.5	25.6%	273 (94.5%)	6 (2.1%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	85.9	41^st of 290 public elementary schools	85.9%		78.6	38^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.9%	3	77.2	75.6	33.3	$14,790
Vassalboro Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1116 Webber Pond Road	Vassalboro	04989	Kennebec County	Vassalboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 923-3100	421	41	10.3	37.3%	391 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	33.6	218^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.8%		14.3	181^st of 210 public elementary schools	13.8%	37	59.7	43.7	26.5	$19,627
Belgrade Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Depot Road	Belgrade	04917	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 495-2321	239	18	13.1	32.6%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	80.7	58^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.2	21^st of 210 public elementary schools	90.0%	37	81.7	67.5	20.5	$16,270

Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Elementary School

What district is Williams Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 18

What is the racial makeup of Williams Elementary School?

Students at Williams Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Williams Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Williams Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Williams Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Messalonskee Middle School
High : Messalonskee High School

Is Williams Elementary School a good school?

Williams Elementary School ranks 100^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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