Williams Elementary

wdwes.buncombeschools.org/

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Williams Elementary School, located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buncombe County Schools district. Situated in a scenic area nestled against the mountains, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, character development, and creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of traditional instruction and hands-on learning experiences. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, Williams Elementary aims to engage students in real-world applications of their studies. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works closely with families and the broader Swannanoa community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as they transition toward middle school.

460

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	103
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
292 (63.5 %)
Hispanic
103 (22.4 %)
Two or More
32 (7.0 %)
Black
25 (5.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)686-3856
Website:	http://wdwes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 70

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 74