Williams Unified School Dist

What Williams Unified School Dist does

Williams Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district headquartered in Williams, California (Colusa County), operating four school sites serving approximately 1,300 students from Transitional Kindergarten through grade 12 with roughly 150 staff members. The district's instructional portfolio spans Williams Elementary School (TK-3, featuring a Sobrato Early Academic Language Model designation and a K-3 Dual Immersion strand), Williams Upper Elementary School (grades 4-6, using iReady diagnostics and Write Tools), Williams Junior Senior High School (grades 7-12, reporting a 98% graduation rate, 98% A-G completion rate, three agriculture-based CTE pathways, and dual enrollment with Woodland Community College), and Mid Valley Continuation High School (grades 10-12, providing credit recovery). Supplementary programs include the ASES/ELO-P after-school program, the ASSETS high school enrichment program, an English Learner Program, migrant education, and special education services delivered through a partnership with the Colusa County Office of Education.

The district's operating technology stack includes Aeries as the student information system, Google Classroom for digital learning, ParentSquare for family-school communication, Clever for single sign-on, Illuminate for assessment and analytics, Imagine Learning for English language and literacy, iReady for diagnostic and personalized instruction, Frontline Education for absence and substitute management, Keenan Safe Schools for safety compliance, JotForm for district forms, Incident IQ for facilities and event management, and CatapultCMS powering the district website. A CatapultEMS anonymous incident reporting tool is deployed at each school site.

As a governmental entity, Williams USD has no commercial revenue model. Operating funding flows through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) on a per-average-daily-attendance basis, supplemented by federal child nutrition reimbursements under the Community Eligibility Provision, state categorical and block grants (including Educator Effectiveness, Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant, and ESSER III funds), ASES/ELO-P after-school allocations, and inter-governmental special education funding. Capital funding is sourced from voter-approved general obligation bonds: Measure C (2016) and Measure B (2024), each governed by a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. No tuition or fees are charged for core TK-12 educational services, and all students at CEP-participating schools receive free breakfast and lunch.

Name

Williams Unified School Dist

Legal name

Williams Unified School District

Website

https://www.williamsusd.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Williams Unified School District is a California public K-12 district operating four schools serving approximately 1,300 students in Williams, California. The district delivers TK-12 education funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula, federal programs, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), District Enrollment, Zoning & School Choice Administration (EDADABAL), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Transitional kindergarten programs
• English language development
• Special education services
• After school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Williams

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF): California state law establishes the system for funding public schools through the Local Control Funding Formula. LCFF replaces revenue limits and categorical program funding with base grants based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA), plus supplemental and concentration grants based on the district's unduplicated percentage of English learners, income-eligible free/reduced-price meal students, and foster youth. The formula is phased in over several years and was expected to be fully implemented by 2020-21.
2. Bond Measures - Measure B (2024) and Measure C (2016): District bonds approved by voters for facilities construction, modernization, and improvement projects. Measure B was approved in 2024 and Measure C in 2016. Both include Citizens' Bond Oversight Committees (CBOC) for accountability.
3. Federal Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs providing meal funding through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), enabling free meals for all students at participating schools.
4. After School Education and Safety Program (ASES/ELO-P): State-funded after school program providing academic support and enrichment activities for students. The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) provides additional funding for before/after school and summer programs.
5. Categorical Programs and Block Grants: Various state and federal categorical funds including Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant, ESSER III funds, and other targeted program funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Williams Unified School District is a California public school district that delivers free TK-12 educational services to approximately 1,300 students across four schools in Williams, Colusa County. The district provides standard academic instruction, English learner support, special education, career technical education in agriculture, dual enrollment college courses, athletics, and after-school enrichment programs funded primarily through the Local Control Funding Formula and state/federal categorical grants.

Product overview

Williams Unified School District operates a unified educational platform consisting of four school sites: Williams Elementary School (TK-3), Williams Upper Elementary School (4-6), Williams Junior Senior High School (7-12), and Mid Valley Continuation (10-12). The district provides supplementary programs including the ASES after-school program, ASSETS high school enrichment program, English Learner Program, Special Education Services (via Colusa County Office of Education), and the Community Eligibility Provision nutrition program. Technology platforms supporting instruction include Aeries (student information), Google Classroom (learning management), ParentSquare (family communication), Clever (single sign-on), Illuminate (assessment), Imagine Learning (language/literacy), and iReady (personalized instruction).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Williams Elementary School (TK-3) Elementary school site serving Transitional Kindergarten through 3rd grade, featuring literacy instruction, a Dual Immersion language strand, and Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model School designation. Located at 1404 E Street, Williams, California.
• Williams Upper Elementary School (4-6) Upper elementary school site serving grades 4-6, featuring collaborative grade-level teams, SEAL model strategies implementation, Write Tools writing strategies, and iReady diagnostic with personalized instruction. Located at 300 11th Street, Williams, California.
• Williams Junior Senior High School (7-12) Combined junior and senior high school serving grades 7-12, offering dual enrollment courses with Woodland Community College, 98% A-G approved course rate, and three agriculture-based Career Technical Education pathways. Located at 222 11th Street, Williams, California.
• Mid Valley Continuation High School (10-12) Continuation high school serving grades 10-12 providing credit recovery support for diverse learner needs. Located at 1105 D Street, Williams, California.
• After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) State-funded after school program for TK-8 students providing academic support and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities including arts and crafts, technology, STEM, and physical activity, with registration through the 6crickets platform.
• ASSETS High School Program After school safety and enrichment program for high school students providing expanded learning opportunities including community college courses, academic assistance, and educational enrichment such as archery, driver's education, and music, plus a Family Literacy class for community members.
• English Learner Program Program developing English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in bilingual students through English Language Development (ELD) and core instruction support, supported by a district Master Plan for English Learners approved by the Board.
• Special Education Services Special education services delivered through partnership with the Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE), providing a Special Education Local Plan Area approved comprehensive local plan, annual budget plan, annual service plan, and annual assurances support plan.
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Nutrition Program National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs providing healthy breakfasts and lunches at no charge for all students enrolled in CEP-participating schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes for the district, supported by JotForm forms for District Transportation Requests, Student Transportation Requests, and District Vehicle Mileage Logs, and governed by a published Transportation Safety Plan.
• Health Services School health services provided across all district schools as part of student support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation rate at Williams Jr/Sr High School
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Woodland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliams Jr/Sr High School offers dual enrollment courses in partnership with Woodland Community College, allowing high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. The partnership supports college and career readiness and provides a pathway to higher education for district students.
• Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education services for Williams Unified School District are provided by the Colusa County Office of Education. CCOE provides the Special Education Local Plan Area approved comprehensive local plan, annual budget plan, annual service plan, and annual assurances support plan.
• Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliams Elementary School is designated as a Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model School, implementing research-based strategies for early academic language development in young learners. The SEAL model provides professional development and curriculum frameworks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arbuckle Unified School District: Small unified district serving a rural Colusa County community with a comparable agricultural base and English-learner population. Operates under the same LCFF and state accountability frameworks as Williams USD.
• Colusa Unified School District: Neighboring unified school district in Colusa County serving students from the county seat. Directly comparable as a small California public K-12 district operating under the same LCFF funding framework and serving similar rural, agricultural-community demographics.
• Princeton Joint Unified School District: Joint unified district in Colusa County operating TK-12 schools under the same California LCFF system. Highly comparable in enrollment scale, rural setting, and dependence on state and federal categorical programs.
• Pierce Joint Unified School District: Small Colusa County joint unified district operating TK-12 schools in a rural agricultural community. Comparable in funding structure, school count, and reliance on supplemental LCFF grants for English learners.
• Maxwell Unified School District: Small Colusa County unified school district serving a similarly sized rural, agriculture-dependent community. Closely comparable in scale, LCFF funding structure, and student demographic profile, including English-learner populations.

Regional players

• Biggs Unified School District: Small unified district in nearby Butte County serving a rural, agriculture-based community. Comparable in scale, LCFF-funded operations, and reliance on categorical programs for English learners and migrant students.
• Durham Unified School District: Butte County unified district operating a small TK-12 school portfolio in a rural community. Comparable in size, governance structure, and use of state LCFF funding for English-learner and free/reduced-price-meal supports.
• Gridley Unified School District: Nearby Butte County unified school district serving a rural agricultural community of similar size. Comparable in operating structure, CTE offerings, and reliance on supplemental and concentration grants under LCFF.
• Live Oak Unified School District: Sutter County unified district serving a small rural agricultural community with comparable demographics, including significant English-learner populations. Operates a similar TK-12 school portfolio under California's LCFF.
• Willows Unified School District: Neighboring Glenn County unified school district serving a rural Northern California community of similar scale and demographics. Comparable as a regional peer operating under California's TK-12 system with similar CTE, EL, and after-school programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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