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#987 of 1,356 schools in AL
Williams Avenue Elementary School
School · Fort Payne City · Fort Payne, AL
A Fort Payne City school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Williams Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2021)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williams Avenue Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Williams Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,775/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Payne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,125
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 774 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Payne City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williams Avenue Elementary School is listed in Fort Payne City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Avenue Elementary School
Williams Avenue Elementary School is a public school in Fort Payne, AL, part of Fort Payne City, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Williams Avenue Elementary School serve?
Williams Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Avenue Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams Avenue Elementary School rank in AL?
Williams Avenue Elementary School ranks #987 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Williams Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Williams Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Avenue Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Williams Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Williams Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Williams Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (256) 845-0626
- Area population (ZIP 35967)
- 17,342
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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