W.D. Williams Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

161 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC

Buncombe County Schools

451 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Caroline Lynch

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
41%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

444:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.9%	Female 45.1%
White 56.3%	Hispanic 30.5%
Two or more races 6.9%	Black 4.8%
Asian <1%	Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/27/2023

WD Williams is a diamond in the rough. The teachers are dedicated to education and inclusion. The support staff meets the moment every day. LGBTQ students and parents are embraced and welcomed without hesitation. Every single person working there goes above and beyond their calling.

5.0 parent

10/11/2022

A hidden gem with a great Spanish dual language program. The teachers outside of the program are wonderful too. My kiddo is always greeted with a smile by the entire staff.

4.0 parent

7/28/2011

my twin are doing so good and lorning so much. they will be going in to the first gread and i cant want to see a lot more lorning with them

5.0 student

8/26/2007

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$232K - $1.6M

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Average Home Value

$412,374

Median Lot Size

16,552 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$62,183

% of College Grads

20%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,488 Sq Ft

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North Carolina Buncombe County Swannanoa 28778

W.D. Williams Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Swannanoa, NC, in the Swannanoa neighborhood, and is served by the Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. W.D. Williams Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $412,374. Discover additional schools in the area, like Charles D. Owen High School, Community High School, Asheville Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Swannanoa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.D. Williams Elementary School.

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