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Joseph Williams Elementary School

Gainesville, Florida · Grades K to 5 · Alachua

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About Joseph Williams Elementary School

Located in Gainesville, Florida, Joseph Williams Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 398 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Gainesville. There are about 14.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27 teachers in all). It is one of 58 schools in Alachua School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 36 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Alachua County.

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School facts

Address	1245 Se 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone	(352) 955-6719
School district	Alachua
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	398
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27
Students per teacher	14.7
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Alachua County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120003000009). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Joseph Williams Elementary School serve?

Joseph Williams Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Joseph Williams Elementary School?

Joseph Williams Elementary School reported 398 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Williams Elementary School?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 398 students and 27 teachers in federal data.

Is Joseph Williams Elementary School a public or charter school?

Joseph Williams Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Joseph Williams Elementary School in?

Joseph Williams Elementary School is part of Alachua School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/alachua-school-district/

Where is Joseph Williams Elementary School located?

Joseph Williams Elementary School is at 1245 Se 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641. The phone number is (352) 955-6719.

How many other schools are near Joseph Williams Elementary School?

There are 36 other schools within 5 miles of Joseph Williams Elementary School in our directory.