Williston Elementary School

Q: Is Williston Elementary School a good school?

Williston Elementary School ranks 1548 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Williston, Florida, with a student population of 488 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Levy School District, which is ranked 29th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williston Elementary has some unique characteristics that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of White students (52.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Williston Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 31.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, and its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 48% in 2023-2024 was below the state average of 53%. The school also has a high percentage of students (around 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to the state and nearby schools.

When comparing Williston Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Kimball Wiles Elementary, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and ensuring equitable funding and resource allocation could be crucial for improving Williston Elementary's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

801 S Main St
Williston, FL 32696

(352) 528-6030

District: Levy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1548^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,471

Students who attend Williston Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Levy Virtual Franchise
	Williston Middle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.4%

Hispanic:

24.9%

African American:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williston Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Levy School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Williston Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), Hispanic (24.9%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williston Elementary School is 21.2. 4 elementary schools in the Levy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Williston Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williston Elementary School is $9,471, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Levy School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Williston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Levy:

SchoolDigger ranks Levy 29^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williston Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	47.39	909^th	1688	46.1%
2007	46.39	1011^th	1786	43.4%
2008	53.95	869^th	1789	51.4%
2009	54.86	882^nd	1847	52.2%
2010	48.78	1060^th	1919	44.8%
2011	37.07	1326^th	1985	33.2%
2012	40.62	1206^th	1984	39.2%
2013	47.44	1065^th	2029	47.5%
2014	37.34	1322^nd	2064	35.9%
2016	47.49	1097^th	2087	47.4%
2017	45.19	1165^th	2112	44.8%
2018	51.58	1013^th	2118	52.2%
2019	56.20	935^th	2182	57.1%
2021	50.60	1072^nd	2247	52.3%
2022	45.34	1184^th	2219	46.6%
2023	43.92	1231^st	2240	45.0%
2024	32.49	1548^th	2256	31.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Williston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	309	161	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1994	316	137	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1995	367	144	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1996	367	144	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1997	363	148	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1998	394	146	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1999	389	135	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2000	376	125	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
2001	348	137	2	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	521
2002	380	141	0	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
2003	380	141	0	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
2004	381	129	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2005	377	126	1	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2006	393	106	1	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	356	87	2	44	1	n/a	n/a	8	498
2008	345	88	2	49	1	n/a	n/a	7	492
2009	337	92	3	55	3	n/a	n/a	15	505
2010	356	93	2	62	3	n/a	n/a	16	532
2011	329	103	0	62	3	0	11	0	508
2012	315	101	3	60	0	0	6	0	485
2013	296	87	2	58	1	1	6	0	451
2014	278	84	2	56	2	0	12	0	434
2015	277	70	2	90	1	0	22	0	462
2016	278	83	0	88	2	0	17	0	468
2017	326	92	1	76	1	0	15	0	511
2018	325	89	2	67	0	0	26	0	509
2019	339	92	3	57	1	0	20	0	512
2020	276	83	3	67	0	0	23	0	452
2021	282	73	1	86	0	0	18	0	460
2022	244	61	4	112	1	0	21	0	443
2023	254	75	5	130	1	0	23	0	488
2024	257	85	6	127	1	0	34	0	510

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 Williston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	482	28.0	17.2	36.1
1994	466	28.0	16.6	48.9
1995	531	27.0	19.7	48.8
1996	531	27.0	19.7	48.8
1997	530	30.0	17.7	53.2
1998	558	30.0	18.6	17.6
1999	548	30.0	18.3	65.7
2000	523	31.0	16.9	27
2001	521	31.0	16.8	64.5
2002	561	34.0	16.5	63.1
2003	561	34.0	16.5	63.1
2004	547	38.0	14.4	64.9
2005	548	36.0	15.2	61.9
2006	538	37.0	14.5	57.8
2007	498	36.0	13.8	58.2
2008	492	35.0	14.1	60.2
2009	505	40.1	14.0	66.1
2010	532	34.0	15.6	71.5
2011	508	32.6	15.5	69.3
2012	485	28.7	16.8	75.3
2013	451	30.0	15.0	72.9
2014	434	27.0	16.0	47
2015	462	25.0	18.4	64.3
2016	468	29.0	16.1	65
2017	511	28.0	18.2	65
2018	509	31.0	16.4	62.9
2019	512	28.9	17.6	56.3
2020	452	26.9	16.7	58.4
2021	460	20.9	21.9	65.4
2022	443	23.9	18.5	68.8
2023	488	23.4	20.8	70.7
2024	510	24.0	21.2	72.5

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 Williston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	482	28.0	17.2	36.1
1994	466	28.0	16.6	48.9
1995	531	27.0	19.7	48.8
1996	531	27.0	19.7	48.8
1997	530	30.0	17.7	53.2
1998	558	30.0	18.6	17.6
1999	548	30.0	18.3	65.7
2000	523	31.0	16.9	27
2001	521	31.0	16.8	64.5
2002	561	34.0	16.5	63.1
2003	561	34.0	16.5	63.1
2004	547	38.0	14.4	64.9
2005	548	36.0	15.2	61.9
2006	538	37.0	14.5	57.8
2007	498	36.0	13.8	58.2
2008	492	35.0	14.1	60.2
2009	505	40.1	14.0	66.1
2010	532	34.0	15.6	71.5
2011	508	32.6	15.5	69.3
2012	485	28.7	16.8	75.3
2013	451	30.0	15.0	72.9
2014	434	27.0	16.0	47
2015	462	25.0	18.4	64.3
2016	468	29.0	16.1	65
2017	511	28.0	18.2	65
2018	509	31.0	16.4	62.9
2019	512	28.9	17.6	56.3
2020	452	26.9	16.7	58.4
2021	460	20.9	21.9	65.4
2022	443	23.9	18.5	68.8
2023	488	23.4	20.8	70.7
2024	510	24.0	21.2	72.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$758 (9.6%)	$7,098 (90.4%)	$7,856
2019	$749 (9.8%)	$6,921 (90.2%)	$7,669
2020	$928 (11.2%)	$7,377 (88.8%)	$8,305
2021	$900 (11.4%)	$6,970 (88.6%)	$7,870
2022	$1,702 (18.1%)	$7,714 (81.9%)	$9,416
2023	$1,555 (16.4%)	$7,917 (83.6%)	$9,471

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 935^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1231^st of 2240 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williston Elementary School)	63	51	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williston Elementary School)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Levy)	55	55
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williston Elementary School)	47	55	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	48	55	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williston Elementary School)	62	54	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williston Elementary School)	48	47	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	44	43	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williston Elementary School)	68	38	30%
5th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	53	39	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Williston Elementary School)	60	37	23%
5th Grade Science (Levy)	49	42	7%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	488	4.7%
African American	92	75	18.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	57	130	128.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	339	254	25.1%
Two or More Races	20	23	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	70.7%	14.4%

Schools Near Williston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Williston Elementary School	Public	3-5	801 S Main St	Williston	32696	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 528-6030	510	24	21.2	72.5%	257 (50.4%)	85 (16.7%)	127 (24.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)	32.5	1548^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.4%		43.9	1231^st of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%	317	52.0	36.0	46.0	54.0	38.0	43.0	48.0	$9,471	$1,555	$7,917
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	130 SW 3rd St	Williston	32696	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 528-3341	650	35	18.4	72.0%	305 (46.9%)	131 (20.2%)	155 (23.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$9,798	$1,695	$8,104
Archer Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14533 SW 170th St	Archer	32618	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 495-2111	431	31	14.0	58.7%	236 (54.8%)	103 (23.9%)	51 (11.8%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	48.9	1117^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.5%		59.8	846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%	271	69.0	54.0	44.0	68.0	49.0	45.0	48.0	$12,078	$1,941	$10,137
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	606	34	17.9	77.2%	393 (64.9%)	51 (8.4%)	122 (20.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	44.9	1221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		45.5	1200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%	21	47.0	48.0	59.0	68.0	53.0	41.0	42.0	$10,226	$1,736	$8,490
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	802 NW Seminary Ave	Micanopy	32667	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 466-0990	215	15	14.3	34.9%	179 (83.3%)	14 (6.5%)	15 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	75	527^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%		65.7	722^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.8%	195	67.0	59.0	64.0	86.0	68.0	71.0	55.0	$9,162	$967	$8,195
McIntosh Area School	Public, Charter	K-5	20400 10th St	Mc Intosh	32664	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 591-9797	40	4	10.0	67.5%	28 (70.0%)	4 (10.0%)	7 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$15,479	$1,995	$13,483
Reddick-Collier Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4595 W Highway 316	Reddick	32686	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6070	355	22	16.1	67.0%	116 (32.7%)	126 (35.5%)	88 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.5%)	29.4	1637^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.4%		19.1	1930^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%	293	48.0	48.0	35.0	61.0	46.0	22.0	28.0	$15,241	$2,739	$12,501
Romeo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19550 SW 36th St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6700	737	42	17.5	73.0%	343 (46.5%)	33 (4.5%)	324 (44.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	21.5	1865^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.3%		26.9	1683^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.9%	182	38.0	36.0	38.0	55.0	37.0	32.0	35.0	$10,245	$1,884	$8,360
Kimball Wiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6955	830	58	14.3	48.1%	339 (40.8%)	184 (22.2%)	144 (17.3%)	91 (11.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (8.1%)	73.3	565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%		76.7	472^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.9%	93	65.0	62.0	73.0	55.0	67.0	72.0	66.0	$10,368	$1,514	$8,854
Wiles Head Start	Public	PK	4556 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-7010	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Williston Elementary School

Is Williston Elementary School a good school?

Williston Elementary School ranks 1548^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Williston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Williston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Levy Virtual Franchise
High : Williston Middle High School

What is the racial makeup of Williston Elementary School?

Students at Williston Elementary School are 50% White, 25% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Williston Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Williston Elementary School.

What district is Williston Elementary School in?

Levy

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