Excellent
#291 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 16% in state
Harold B. Williams Elementary School
Elementary School · Sumner County · White House, TN
A Sumner County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 South Palmer Chapel RD, White House, TN 37188
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harold B. Williams Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harold B. Williams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White House), 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
$87,412
Median home value
$305,900
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–6 | 1.5 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Robert F. Woodall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 2.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Christian Community SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| The Summit Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 15 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #18 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harold B. Williams Elementary School is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harold B. Williams Elementary School
Harold B. Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school in White House, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 706 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harold B. Williams Elementary School
What grades does Harold B. Williams Elementary School serve?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harold B. Williams Elementary School?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold B. Williams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold B. Williams Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold B. Williams Elementary School rank in TN?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School ranks #291 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Harold B. Williams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harold B. Williams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Harold B. Williams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold B. Williams Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harold B. Williams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harold B. Williams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold B. Williams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harold B. Williams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (615) 672-6432
- Area population (ZIP 37188)
- 17,685
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 37188; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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