Williams Elementary

williams.bcsd.com

523 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

523

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	451
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
451 (86.2 %)
Black
45 (8.6 %)
White
18 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5840
Website:	http://williams.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Williams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Williams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	48.8%
Male	268	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)