Bill L. Williams Elementary

Public K-6

 5601 Harris Rd.
       Bakersfield, CA  93313-6042


(661) 837-8070

District: Panama-Buena Vista Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
2736th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,123 Help


Students who attend Bill L. Williams Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    O. J. Actis Junior High
High:    Independence High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  990

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.2%
Asian:
11.2%
White:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Compare Details Bill L. Williams Elementary ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), Asian (11.2%), White (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bill L. Williams Elementary is 26.9. 14 elementary schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bill L. Williams Elementary is $10,123. 16 elementary schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bill L. Williams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bill L. Williams Elementary 2736th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Bill L. Williams Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Panama-Buena Vista Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Panama-Buena Vista Union 706th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bill L. Williams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.63 2475th 4809 48.5%
2005 43.86 2489th 4822 48.4%
2006 34.29 3039th 4818 36.9%
2007 38.09 3038th 5113 40.6%
2008 41.01 2884th 5113 43.6%
2009 46.91 2665th 5193 48.7%
2010 49.03 2616th 5314 50.8%
2011 44.86 2900th 5377 46.1%
2012 56.64 2232nd 5390 58.6%
2013 55.08 2395th 5530 56.7%
2015 38.93 3079th 5611 45.1%
2016 38.96 3141st 5614 44.1%
2017 57.51 2153rd 5692 62.2%
2018 51.63 2473rd 5662 56.3%
2019 54.70 2341st 5789 59.6%
2022 44.93 2802nd 5883 52.4%
2023 46.25 2729th 5848 53.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 1228th 3246 62.2%
2019 46.46 1419th 3275 56.7%
2022 62.98 667th 3311 79.9%
2023 48.86 1249th 3240 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.83 890th 2416 63.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 1775th 5084 65.1%
2019 63.00 1565th 5173 69.7%
2022 56.00 1924th 5264 63.4%
2023 60.46 1709th 5355 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 2310th 5413 57.3%
2019 53.33 2311th 5492 57.9%
2022 38.80 3064th 5635 45.6%
2023 42.44 2849th 5595 49.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.12 798th 2128 62.5%
2019 66.30 572nd 2585 77.9%
2022 55.06 702nd 2227 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.12 2439th 5431 55.1%
2019 54.13 2249th 5510 59.2%
2022 50.26 2427th 5663 57.1%
2023 48.99 2501st 5627 55.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.25 1023rd 1071 4.5%
2019 26.91 925th 1149 19.5%
2022 23.67 947th 1154 17.9%
2023 20.33 992nd 1183 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.30 142nd 700 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 1260th 4830 73.9%
2019 66.47 1325th 4963 73.3%
2022 57.67 1748th 5084 65.6%
2023 60.21 1650th 5079 67.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bill L. Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 2097th 2737 23.4%
2019 30.66 2131st 2834 24.8%
2022 22.39 2210th 2726 18.9%
2023 21.46 2177th 2659 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Open Quote I substituted here I no longer work here. I would send kids that were clearly sick to the office and they would send them right back. It was terrible and when I informed the district I was retaliated against. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bill L. Williams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 309 87 21 160 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 342 94 36 192 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1999 370 76 33 236 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 410 76 38 252 5 n/a n/a 0 781
2001 398 96 51 295 8 n/a n/a 0 848
2002 331 78 59 262 5 n/a n/a 1 736
2003 331 78 59 262 5 n/a n/a 1 736
2004 307 76 68 277 8 n/a n/a 1 737
2005 274 77 66 334 4 n/a n/a 2 757
2006 222 87 71 349 5 n/a n/a 4 738
2007 215 86 64 371 2 n/a n/a 8 746
2008 239 96 65 389 6 n/a n/a 0 795
2009 219 79 61 392 6 0 4 0 761
2010 213 62 55 357 4 1 0 0 692
2011 197 54 61 325 4 1 2 0 644
2012 182 51 58 347 2 3 3 0 646
2013 170 60 57 400 3 3 2 0 695
2014 161 54 50 425 4 2 5 0 701
2015 177 65 68 483 5 6 16 0 820
2016 162 57 70 540 5 3 17 0 854
2017 155 59 76 598 4 6 10 0 908
2018 167 47 80 647 4 6 11 0 962
2019 138 52 76 664 5 6 20 0 961
2020 143 43 91 670 6 6 32 0 991
2021 137 39 96 663 3 4 50 0 992
2022 118 36 91 674 5 5 60 0 989
2023 94 41 111 685 4 4 51 0 990

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bill L. Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 577 23.4 24.7 33.6
1998 665 31.0 21.5 33.5
1999 717 34.0 21.1 36
2000 781 39.0 20.0 37.9
2001 848 41.0 20.7 38
2002 736 37.0 19.9 35.4
2003 736 37.0 19.9 35.4
2004 737 36.6 20.1 41
2005 757 38.0 19.9 49.5
2006 738 37.0 19.9 51.9
2007 746 36.0 20.7 51.4
2008 795 41.2 19.3 49.6
2009 761 38.9 18.7 51.8
2010 692 28.0 24.7 61.4
2011 644 n/a n/a 66.6
2012 646 21.5 29.9 63.9
2013 695 24.9 27.8 63.6
2014 701 23.4 29.8 64.9
2015 820 33.0 24.8 67.4
2016 854 30.0 28.4 69.2
2017 908 30.3 29.9 68.5
2018 962 32.0 30.0 73.7
2019 961 29.2 32.8 73.9
2020 991 n/a n/a 74.8
2021 992 36.0 27.4 70.2
2022 989 36.2 27.2 77
2023 990 36.7 26.9 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bill L. Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 577 23.4 24.7 33.6
1998 665 31.0 21.5 33.5
1999 717 34.0 21.1 36
2000 781 39.0 20.0 37.9
2001 848 41.0 20.7 38
2002 736 37.0 19.9 35.4
2003 736 37.0 19.9 35.4
2004 737 36.6 20.1 41
2005 757 38.0 19.9 49.5
2006 738 37.0 19.9 51.9
2007 746 36.0 20.7 51.4
2008 795 41.2 19.3 49.6
2009 761 38.9 18.7 51.8
2010 692 28.0 24.7 61.4
2011 644 n/a n/a 66.6
2012 646 21.5 29.9 63.9
2013 695 24.9 27.8 63.6
2014 701 23.4 29.8 64.9
2015 820 33.0 24.8 67.4
2016 854 30.0 28.4 69.2
2017 908 30.3 29.9 68.5
2018 962 32.0 30.0 73.7
2019 961 29.2 32.8 73.9
2020 991 n/a n/a 74.8
2021 992 36.0 27.4 70.2
2022 989 36.2 27.2 77
2023 990 36.7 26.9 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201398.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201591.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%95.0%95.0%96.0%92.0%94.0%
201696.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%99.0%96.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201997.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202093.2%1.5%5.3%97.0%98.5%95.5%94.7%97.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bill L. Williams Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,123

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bill L. Williams Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2341st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2729th of 5848 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bill L. Williams Elementary)4038.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Panama-Buena Vista Union)53.141.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bill L. Williams Elementary)51.234.6
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Panama-Buena Vista Union)5241.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bill L. Williams Elementary)67.646.8
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Panama-Buena Vista Union)53.845
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bill L. Williams Elementary)61.436.9
 24.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Panama-Buena Vista Union)45.640
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bill L. Williams Elementary)5647.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Panama-Buena Vista Union)51.144.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bill L. Williams Elementary)35.122.1
 12.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Panama-Buena Vista Union)32.427
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Bill L. Williams Elementary)24.630.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Panama-Buena Vista Union)26.128
 2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bill L. Williams Elementary)44.147.2
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Panama-Buena Vista Union)51.446.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bill L. Williams Elementary)33.127.3
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Panama-Buena Vista Union)35.727.7
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students961990
 3%
African American5241
 21.2%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian76111
 46.1%
Hispanic664685
 3.2%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White13894
 31.9%
Two or More Races2051
 155%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.9%78.7%
 4.8%


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Bill L. Williams Elementary ranks 2736th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 990 students attended Bill L. Williams Elementary.

Students who attend Bill L. Williams Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : O. J. Actis Junior High
High : Independence High

Students at Bill L. Williams Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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