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Watson Williams Elementary School

107 Elmwood Pl
Utica, NY 13501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Watson Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Watson Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Watson Williams Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Watson Williams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watson Williams Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3814 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watson Williams Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watson Williams Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watson Williams Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Watson Williams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watson Williams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watson Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Watson Williams Elementary School is ranked #3814 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Watson Williams Elementary School?
630 students attend Watson Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Watson Williams Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Williams Elementary School?
Watson Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watson Williams Elementary School offer ?
Watson Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watson Williams Elementary School part of?
Watson Williams Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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