WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Williams Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bakersfield City school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 452 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 21 teachers, Williams Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Williams Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students as part of the Bakersfield City School District. Situated on Williams Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. As a part of the city’s largest elementary school district, it focuses on standard academic curriculum, student development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its official district website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Williams Elementary strives to provide a stable, consistent educational experience for the diverse student population residing in the Bakersfield area.

For more information, contact Williams Elementary at (661) 631-5840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1201 Williams St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305-4858
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WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bakersfield City
Total Students:
452
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 452 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.0%
Black or African American
8.6%
White
2.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.