Bill L. Williams Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
3,376th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
Bill L. Williams Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bill L. Williams Elementary 3,376th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Bill L. Williams Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 530 students tested
Bill L. Williams Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 962 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.6% | 70.8% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 23.0% | 9.6% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 3.7% | ▼ 4.0 pts |
Homes near Bill L. Williams Elementary
Typical home value $416K in zip 93313 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bill L. Williams Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Roy W. Loudon ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1 mi away3,671st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 6Douglas J. Miller ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.1 mi away2,403rd of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 2Donald E. SuburuLakeside Union · 1.1 mi away4,760th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 4Louise Sandrini ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.4 mi away3,468th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 3Berkshire ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.4 mi away4,503rd of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 2Charles H. Castle ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away4,920th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 6Granite Pointe ElementaryGreenfield Union · 1.9 mi away2,644th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 38% - 8W. A. Kendrick ElementaryGreenfield Union · 2.1 mi away1,220th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bill L. Williams Elementary in?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Bill L. Williams Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bill L. Williams Elementary 3,376th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bill L. Williams Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Asian 11%, White 10%, Two or more races 4% (962 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bill L. Williams Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93313 is $416K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.