JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/williams

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Williams Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the local community with a focus on fostering academic growth and student development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school operates under the Alachua County Public Schools district and emphasizes the importance of community involvement. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential through a diverse curriculum and dedicated teaching staff.

A vital component of the school's success is its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Through the official website, williamspta.org, the school bridges the gap between home and the classroom, offering resources, event calendars, and opportunities for families to engage in their children’s education. The PTA plays a crucial role in funding school programs, organizing extracurricular activities, and building a strong, inclusive culture that connects parents, educators, and students in a collaborative educational journey.

398

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	12
Black	328
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
328 (82.4%)
Two or More
32 (8.0%)
White
20 (5.0%)
Hispanic
12 (3.0%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(352)955-6719
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/williams
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 60

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	48.5%
Male	205	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)