Willett Elementary School serves 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Willett Elementary School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willett Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willett Elementary School?
725 students attend Willett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Willett Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willett Elementary School?
Willett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willett Elementary School offer ?
Willett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willett Elementary School part of?
Willett Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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