TANNER WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tanner Williams Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Wilmer, AL with about 307 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Tanner Williams Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tanner Williams Elementary School is a public school located in Wilmer, Alabama, serving students in the Mobile County Public School System. Situated in a rural, community-focused setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills for its young learners. The campus is designed to be a hub for the local area, prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and encouragement throughout their primary education.
Beyond core academic instruction, Tanner Williams Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture that promotes safety, inclusivity, and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to offer a balanced curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school, while maintaining a community atmosphere that reflects the small-town values of the Wilmer area. Through various school programs and community involvement initiatives, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to meet both academic and social challenges as they progress in their educational journeys.
For more information, contact Tanner Williams Elementary School at (251) 221-1675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
TANNER WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmer, AL with about 307 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mobile County
- Total Students:
- 307
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 307 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TANNER WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.1%
- Male
- 45.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.