Wills Elementary School

3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Wills Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wills Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Wills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wills Elementary School's ranking?
Wills Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wills Elementary School?
484 students attend Wills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Wills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wills Elementary School?
Wills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wills Elementary School offer ?
Wills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wills Elementary School part of?
Wills Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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