At a glance
Reported students
443
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Williams Elementary: 443 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Williams Elementary
Williams Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 443 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Williams Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.8%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black65.7%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Holland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
North Landing Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
Parkway Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Diamond Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–01
467 reported students
Shelton Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Williams Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 02–03 | 409 | 0.3 mi |
| Diamond Springs Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–01 | 467 | 0.5 mi |
| Luxford Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 1.3 mi |
| Pembroke Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 529 | 1.6 mi |
| Point O' View Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 692 | 1.8 mi |
| Pembroke Meadows Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Williams Elementary
What grades does Williams Elementary serve?
Williams Elementary reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend Williams Elementary?
Williams Elementary reported 443 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Williams Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 443 students and 35.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Williams Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Williams Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Virginia Beach City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Williams Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Williams Elementary in?
Williams Elementary is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, based in Virginia Beach, VA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Williams Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newtown Elementary (0.3 mi), Diamond Springs Elementary (0.5 mi), Luxford Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.