Deborah A. Williams Elementary

School Overview
Deborah A. Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the west-central area of Fresno, California, serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Deborah A. Williams, a dedicated educator and community leader whose legacy is centered on fostering academic success and providing a nurturing, inclusive environment for young learners. As part of the broader Fresno Unified system, the school is committed to preparing students for middle school through a standards-based curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school serves a diverse student body and functions as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood. It typically offers a variety of support programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, including English language development and resources for academic intervention. Beyond classroom instruction, Deborah A. Williams Elementary encourages community involvement and parent engagement, striving to build a collaborative partnership between families and faculty to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally.
582
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White43
Hispanic403
Black96
Asian10
Two or More25
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    403 (69.2%)
  • Black
    96 (16.5%)
  • White
    43 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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: N/A
District: Fresno Unified
Phone: (559)248-7540
Website: http://go.fresnou.org/williams
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 474
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 84
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 91
Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten114
Grade 191
Grade 272
Grade 362
Grade 480
Grade 591
Grade 672
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28849.5%
Male29450.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)