Williams Elementary

Public K-5

 1150 Rajkovich Way
       San Jose, CA  95120-3145


(408) 535-6196

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,168 Help


Students who attend Williams Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bret Harte Middle
High:    Leland High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.5%
White:
21.3%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Compare Details Williams Elementary ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 27 ranked elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.61. (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: Asian (59.5%), White (21.3%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Elementary is 24.4. 20 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Elementary is $10,168. 24 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Williams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Williams Elementary 129th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Williams Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Jose Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jose Unified 711th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.23 66th 4809 98.6%
2005 98.05 50th 4822 99.0%
2006 98.05 52nd 4818 98.9%
2007 97.96 54th 5113 98.9%
2008 97.26 62nd 5113 98.8%
2009 96.67 74th 5193 98.6%
2010 96.27 64th 5314 98.8%
2011 95.69 76th 5377 98.6%
2012 94.29 136th 5390 97.5%
2013 93.90 184th 5530 96.7%
2015 99.09 11th 5611 99.8%
2016 98.23 46th 5614 99.2%
2017 98.75 30th 5692 99.5%
2018 98.51 35th 5662 99.4%
2019 98.55 30th 5789 99.5%
2021 98.31 21st 1417 98.5%
2022 98.46 62nd 5883 98.9%
2023 97.61 129th 5848 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.72 13th 339 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.95 37th 5413 99.3%
2019 97.85 42nd 5492 99.2%
2021 97.87 21st 1267 98.3%
2022 98.13 54th 5635 99.0%
2023 97.60 85th 5595 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.30 36th 5431 99.3%
2019 98.36 34th 5510 99.4%
2021 97.51 31st 1272 97.6%
2022 98.05 80th 5663 98.6%
2023 96.42 197th 5627 96.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 30th 1071 97.2%
2019 84.70 37th 1149 96.8%
2022 86.50 25th 1154 97.8%
2023 80.92 138th 1183 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.59 266th 2737 90.3%
2019 82.71 369th 2834 87.0%
2022 85.11 265th 2726 90.3%
2023 69.04 827th 2659 68.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Open Quote We moved to this school neighborhood based on our agent recommendation (our main criteria were schools and budget). However, we had quite a real culture shock when we started school. Our previous school never asked for donations as aggressive as this school.
Minimum donation of hundreds of dollars per child per year was very strongly requested at the beginning of school. There were also other multiple donation requests that go over a a hundred per student...for teachers to buy classroom supplies, for room parents to buy crafts and party supplies etc. There are at least 4 parties planned per year! These donations do not include food and some items.
Apparently for some reasons, the school does not get enough funding from the substantial property taxes..to fund PE, music, science etc.
Parents and students are pressurized to donate. A parent was "shamed" by other parents and teacher, because he did not donate as much as requested, through emails and teacher talking to parent about it in front of other parents and the class of students themselves. The affected child apparently heard the loud conversation and asked the parent at home. This is quite a culture to experience.
So, I am just saying this openly to prepare any parents who are thinking of moving to this neighborhood based on school etc. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Williams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 90 7 62 26 3 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 137 8 98 43 9 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 156 5 119 75 11 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 156 5 119 75 11 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 156 5 139 76 12 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 194 4 201 83 14 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 215 6 228 81 10 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 258 7 262 78 10 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 277 7 308 72 8 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 285 4 328 46 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2003 285 4 328 46 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2004 283 5 333 37 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 292 6 333 27 7 n/a n/a 5 670
2006 285 4 333 23 8 n/a n/a 7 660
2007 291 5 332 23 0 n/a n/a 9 660
2008 298 4 329 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 658
2009 291 4 343 25 1 1 9 0 674
2010 288 7 365 31 1 2 10 0 704
2011 269 7 366 33 1 2 26 0 704
2012 271 5 372 34 2 1 28 0 713
2013 280 6 358 35 1 0 38 0 718
2014 253 4 352 40 0 0 51 0 700
2015 244 3 350 36 0 0 55 0 688
2016 235 4 348 43 0 0 63 0 693
2017 227 6 334 46 0 1 61 0 675
2018 196 4 360 58 0 1 60 0 679
2019 194 4 371 55 0 0 58 0 682
2020 182 4 351 57 0 1 61 0 656
2021 165 3 352 54 0 1 55 0 630
2022 133 4 322 49 0 1 55 0 564
2023 117 4 327 41 0 1 60 0 550

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 Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 188 7.1 26.5 5.3
1994 295 10.1 29.2 3.4
1995 366 12.5 29.3 3.8
1996 366 12.5 29.3 3.8
1997 388 14.0 27.7 3.1
1998 496 21.0 23.6 3.4
1999 540 25.0 21.6 2
2000 615 28.0 22.0 1.8
2001 672 32.0 21.0 0.9
2002 666 31.6 21.1 0.9
2003 666 31.6 21.1 0.9
2004 661 29.6 22.3 2
2005 670 30.6 21.9 2.4
2006 660 26.6 24.8 1.4
2007 660 29.1 22.7 1.4
2008 658 31.8 20.7 0
2009 674 30.5 21.4 1.8
2010 704 26.0 27.0 2.6
2011 704 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 713 25.5 27.8 n/a
2013 718 25.7 27.8 2.4
2014 700 24.3 28.7 3
2015 688 24.0 28.6 1.6
2016 693 24.0 28.8 3.9
2017 675 24.9 27.0 3.7
2018 679 24.9 27.2 4
2019 682 23.8 28.5 4.1
2020 656 n/a n/a 4.1
2021 630 24.1 26.0 3.7
2022 564 23.8 23.6 4.6
2023 550 22.4 24.4 4.5

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 Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 188 7.1 26.5 5.3
1994 295 10.1 29.2 3.4
1995 366 12.5 29.3 3.8
1996 366 12.5 29.3 3.8
1997 388 14.0 27.7 3.1
1998 496 21.0 23.6 3.4
1999 540 25.0 21.6 2
2000 615 28.0 22.0 1.8
2001 672 32.0 21.0 0.9
2002 666 31.6 21.1 0.9
2003 666 31.6 21.1 0.9
2004 661 29.6 22.3 2
2005 670 30.6 21.9 2.4
2006 660 26.6 24.8 1.4
2007 660 29.1 22.7 1.4
2008 658 31.8 20.7 0
2009 674 30.5 21.4 1.8
2010 704 26.0 27.0 2.6
2011 704 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 713 25.5 27.8 n/a
2013 718 25.7 27.8 2.4
2014 700 24.3 28.7 3
2015 688 24.0 28.6 1.6
2016 693 24.0 28.8 3.9
2017 675 24.9 27.0 3.7
2018 679 24.9 27.2 4
2019 682 23.8 28.5 4.1
2020 656 n/a n/a 4.1
2021 630 24.1 26.0 3.7
2022 564 23.8 23.6 4.6
2023 550 22.4 24.4 4.5

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
201297.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201391.0%4.0%1.0%4.0%92.0%94.0%95.0%92.0%92.0%
201495.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%96.0%97.0%95.0%96.0%
201597.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201796.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%2.0%2.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
202098.1%1.0%1.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,168

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Elementary)92.786.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)51.346.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williams Elementary)89.190.1
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)49.348.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Elementary)90.576.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)55.947.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williams Elementary)8781.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)47.145.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Elementary)93.483.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)57.852.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williams Elementary)8981.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)42.138.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Williams Elementary)81.675.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)39.339.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students682550
 19.4%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian371327
 11.9%
Hispanic5541
 25.5%
Pacific Islander01
White194117
 39.7%
Two or More Races5860
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.1%4.5%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Elementary

Yes! Williams Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 129th of 5868 California elementary schools.

Students at Williams Elementary are 59% Asian, 21% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Williams Elementary.

Students who attend Williams Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bret Harte Middle
High : Leland High


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