Mary C Williams Elementary

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/williams/

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary C. Williams Elementary School is a public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students as part of the New Hanover County School district. Situated on Silver Lake Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement.

As an active member of the New Hanover County school system, Williams Elementary follows the district's broader mission to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a variety of resources, including technology integration and traditional classroom instruction, to meet the needs of its learners. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or detailed academic performance data can find the most up-to-date information directly through their official school website or by contacting their administrative office.

394

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary C Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	147
Black	49
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
173 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
147 (37.3 %)
Black
49 (12.4 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2150
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/williams/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary C Williams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary C Williams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	50.8%
Male	194	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)