Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

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Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks 438 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parrish, Florida, serving 798 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Manatee School District.

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary consistently outperforms the Manatee district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 71% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 51% for the district and 55% for the state. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is also significantly higher at 56%, compared to 49% for the district and 53% for the state. However, the student population is predominantly White at 70.55%, higher than nearby schools like William H. Bashaw Elementary (37.28% White) and Blackburn Elementary (24.86% White), suggesting a need to address equity and inclusion efforts.

The school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 8.0% in 2019-2020 to 28.8% in 2021-2022, with the current rate of 17.5% still higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Despite this, Annie Lucy Williams Elementary spends more per student ($10,697 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby schools, Annie Lucy Williams stands out for its academic performance, but schools like B.D. Gullett Elementary and Freedom Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results, suggesting a high-performing educational environment in the local area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219

(941) 776-4040

District: Manatee

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,697

Students who attend Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Buffalo Creek Middle School
High:	Parrish Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 831

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Hispanic:

17.6%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.97. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Hispanic (17.6%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is 15.9. 36 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is $10,697. 30 elementary schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	69.63	585^th	1919	69.5%
2011	69.48	610^th	1985	69.3%
2012	83.18	288^th	1984	85.5%
2013	79.90	352^nd	2029	82.7%
2014	78.68	390^th	2064	81.1%
2016	73.67	523^rd	2087	74.9%
2017	73.43	543^rd	2112	74.3%
2018	70.39	601^st	2118	71.6%
2019	80.74	384^th	2182	82.4%
2021	89.25	212^th	2247	90.6%
2022	87.16	254^th	2219	88.6%
2023	76.93	468^th	2240	79.1%
2024	78.97	438^th	2256	80.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 19, 2018

Unethical leadership. Discriminated against because I'm not enrolling parent. Parental rights have been a nightmare to get recognized even though there is a standing final judgement to abide. Connie forces my child's teacher to illegally put my child on a non-peer reviewed on-line program ignoring my several written notices not giving parental consent which violates our COPA and FERPA rights. Connie also refused to document when my child was missing at the car-rider pickup and was sent on a bus instead to a bus stop where no adult would be awaiting him. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	506	34	12	97	3	n/a	n/a	25	677
2009	576	37	17	107	2	n/a	n/a	27	766
2010	539	38	13	105	4	n/a	n/a	30	729
2011	540	38	17	120	3	1	21	0	740
2012	556	29	16	119	3	0	22	0	745
2013	582	31	13	132	1	0	19	0	778
2014	664	23	21	146	0	1	27	0	882
2015	691	28	21	138	0	1	32	0	911
2016	669	34	21	149	0	1	39	0	913
2017	654	46	22	151	0	1	51	0	925
2018	630	44	18	167	0	1	55	0	915
2019	583	38	12	162	2	0	49	0	846
2020	546	35	13	103	0	0	33	0	730
2021	551	44	11	80	0	0	30	0	716
2022	547	33	12	94	1	0	36	0	723
2023	563	53	12	122	0	0	48	0	798
2024	564	61	8	146	2	0	50	0	831

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 Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	677	n/a	n/a	25.2
2009	766	47.4	17.0	29
2010	729	44.0	16.5	30.9
2011	740	43.0	17.2	28.4
2012	745	46.0	16.1	29.1
2013	778	48.0	16.2	30.8
2014	882	48.0	18.3	35
2015	911	52.0	17.5	33.2
2016	913	55.0	16.6	34.9
2017	925	55.0	16.8	34.8
2018	915	56.0	16.3	34.5
2019	846	54.0	15.6	33.2
2020	730	44.0	16.5	24
2021	716	42.0	17.0	28.5
2022	723	44.1	16.3	21.9
2023	798	49.0	16.2	31
2024	831	52.0	15.9	31.6

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 Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	677	n/a	n/a	25.2
2009	766	47.4	17.0	29
2010	729	44.0	16.5	30.9
2011	740	43.0	17.2	28.4
2012	745	46.0	16.1	29.1
2013	778	48.0	16.2	30.8
2014	882	48.0	18.3	35
2015	911	52.0	17.5	33.2
2016	913	55.0	16.6	34.9
2017	925	55.0	16.8	34.8
2018	915	56.0	16.3	34.5
2019	846	54.0	15.6	33.2
2020	730	44.0	16.5	24
2021	716	42.0	17.0	28.5
2022	723	44.1	16.3	21.9
2023	798	49.0	16.2	31
2024	831	52.0	15.9	31.6

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 Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$216 (2.8%)	$7,370 (97.2%)	$7,586
2019	$368 (4.0%)	$8,827 (96.0%)	$9,195
2020	$313 (3.1%)	$9,744 (96.9%)	$10,057
2021	$479 (5.0%)	$9,137 (95.0%)	$9,616
2022	$974 (9.7%)	$9,116 (90.4%)	$10,088
2023	$1,240 (11.6%)	$9,456 (88.4%)	$10,697

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 384^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 468^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	66	68	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	80	70	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	76	71	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	80	82	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	71	82	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	75	83	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School)	63	62	1%
5th Grade Science (Manatee)	48	49	1%
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	846	798	5.7%
African American	38	53	39.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	12	12
Hispanic	162	122	24.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	583	563	3.4%
Two or More Races	49	48	2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	31%	2.3%

Schools Near Annie Lucy Williams 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3404 Fort Hamer Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 776-4040	831	52	15.9	31.6%	564 (67.9%)	61 (7.3%)	146 (17.6%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)	79	438^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.6%		76.9	468^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.1%	30	71.0	69.0	65.0				81.0	73.0	67.0				56.0				$10,697	$1,240	$9,456
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8610 115th Ave E	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 803-9340	1,252	73	17.1	38.1%	792 (63.3%)	100 (8.0%)	242 (19.3%)	26 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	89 (7.1%)	68.4	677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.0%		74.9	510^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.2%	167	57.0	56.0	65.0				63.0	67.0	75.0				63.0				$8,564	$766	$7,798
Parrish Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8605 Erie Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 545-6380	745	46	16.1	27.8%	539 (72.3%)	38 (5.1%)	108 (14.5%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.2%)	43	1266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.9%		45.9	1190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%	76	57.0	43.0	37.0	64.0	59.0		68.0	48.0	40.0	59.0	78.0		35.0			76.0	$11,880	$29	$11,851
Gene Witt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rye Rd E	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3628	754	46	16.3	29.7%	545 (72.3%)	25 (3.3%)	117 (15.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	92.6	95^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.9	116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	21	87.0	80.0	71.0				91.0	81.0	81.0				76.0				$11,154	$897	$10,257
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9515 E State Road 64	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 708-4990	611	45	13.5	40.6%	384 (62.8%)	25 (4.1%)	132 (21.6%)	16 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.5%)	82.2	354^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.3%		87.3	238^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.4%	116	59.0	70.0	74.0				73.0	77.0	81.0				72.0				$12,879	$1,220	$11,659
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10535 Portal Crossing	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 750-0900	522	33	15.8	50.2%	306 (58.6%)	37 (7.1%)	151 (28.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	31.9	1568^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.5%		37.5	1398^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.6%	170	61.0	40.0	34.0	49.0	51.0	59.0	46.0	45.0	35.0	54.0	62.0	34.0	33.0	39.0	83.0	68.0	$9,282	$428	$8,854
Virgil Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7200 69th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2140	833	53	15.7	43.0%	510 (61.2%)	71 (8.5%)	177 (21.2%)	25 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.6%)	70.5	629^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.1%		72	585^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.9%	44	68.0	66.0	58.0				70.0	69.0	62.0				54.0				$10,454	$1,059	$9,396
B.D. Gullett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12125 44th Ave E	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-2607	1,258	70	17.9	22.8%	865 (68.8%)	48 (3.8%)	213 (16.9%)	46 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (6.8%)	85.9	287^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.3%		90.6	158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%	129	70.0	75.0	69.0				75.0	79.0	76.0				71.0				$9,273	$745	$8,527
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 17th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4800	456	40	11.5	79.6%	113 (24.8%)	108 (23.7%)	210 (46.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	25.5	1753^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.3%		34.1	1492^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.4%	261	38.0	40.0	36.0				57.0	42.0	46.0				28.0				$13,714	$2,320	$11,394
William H. Bashaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 57th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3307	690	40	17.2	69.3%	238 (34.5%)	137 (19.9%)	244 (35.4%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.0%)	33.7	1523^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.5%		31.8	1558^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.4%	35	41.0	36.0	41.0				47.0	54.0	56.0				48.0				$10,148	$1,368	$8,779

Frequently Asked Questions about Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buffalo Creek Middle School
High : Parrish Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School?

Students at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 831 students attended Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School.

What district is Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School in?

Manatee

Is Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School a good school?

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School ranks 438^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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