Williams Elementary School

www.rsu18.org

227 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Williams Elementary School, located at 55 Pleasant Street in Oakland, Maine, is a public primary school serving students in the RSU 18 school district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development for children in the early elementary grades. By emphasizing both academic excellence and a positive school culture, the institution strives to provide a safe and engaging space where young students can build the skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

As part of the RSU 18 district, Williams Elementary benefits from shared resources and a cohesive curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school typically focuses on collaborative teaching practices and encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the Oakland community. With its focus on personalized attention and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the town of Oakland, helping to prepare students to transition successfully to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

227

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
212 (93.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	No
District:	RSU 18
Phone:	(207)465-2965
Website:	http://www.rsu18.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 94