Serving 911 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James E Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James E Williams Elementary School's student population of 911 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James E Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E Williams Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E Williams Elementary School's ranking?
James E Williams Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James E Williams Elementary School often compared to?
James E Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazel S Pattison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James E Williams Elementary School?
911 students attend James E Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of James E Williams Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E Williams Elementary School?
James E Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James E Williams Elementary School offer ?
James E Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James E Williams Elementary School part of?
James E Williams Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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