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Bill L. Williams Elementary

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 5601 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-6042

(661) 837-8070

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5/10
#3032
Rank 3032 out of 5,722
Top 53%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2683 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3427 · 40th percentile
Science5/10 · #3025 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bill L. Williams Elementary sits in the southern part of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city known for its tight-knit neighborhoods and strong sense of community pride. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores than math, making it a solid neighborhood option for families in the Panama-Buena Vista Union district. Families who value a familiar, community-rooted school where kids grow up alongside neighbors will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

498 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
341 (68%)
Asian
51 (10%)
White
45 (9%)
African American
26 (5%)
Multiple Races
10 (2%)
Other
25 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners119 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged397 (80%)
Students with Disabilities70 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

926
Enrollment
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3938 · 35th percentile

59 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.