Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Williams Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Williams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Williams Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2273 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Williams Elementary School is ranked #2273 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Joseph Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. W. Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Joseph Williams Elementary School?
458 students attend Joseph Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Joseph Williams Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Williams Elementary School?
Joseph Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Williams Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Williams Elementary School part of?
Joseph Williams Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
Great magnet programs and students.
5 6/9/2008
This school has a very good quality of academic programs.I think this is a very good quality for students.I totally recommend this school for others.Really!
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