Williams Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 · Buncombe County Schools
#976 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#42032 of 50,301 nationally
About Williams Elementary
Williams Elementary is a public elementary located in Swannanoa, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 976th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (35th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 451.
There are 3 schools in Swannanoa; Williams Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Williams Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Williams Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Owen Middle
Swannanoa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students · 2.5 km away
ArtSpace Charter School
Swannanoa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
402 students · 2.6 km away
Owen High
Black Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
649 students · 3.1 km away
Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
351 students · 7.9 km away
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students · 8.2 km away
Bell Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students · 8.3 km away
Evergreen Community Charter
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
430 students · 8.7 km away
Fairview Elementary
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students · 9.1 km away
Reynolds Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students · 9.1 km away
Reynolds High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,169 students · 9.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Westwood Elementary
West Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
John J Blair Elementary
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451 students
Benton Heights Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
Moore Magnet Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Williams Elementary a good school?
Williams Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #976 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Williams Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Williams Elementary ranks #976 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #42032 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Williams Elementary?
Williams Elementary had 451 students in 2025.
Is Williams Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Williams Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Williams Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Williams Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.