Wills Valley Elementary School serves 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wills Valley Elementary School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wills Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
41%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
52%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wills Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Wills Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ider School, Williams Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wills Valley Elementary School?
774 students attend Wills Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wills Valley Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wills Valley Elementary School?
Wills Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wills Valley Elementary School offer ?
Wills Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wills Valley Elementary School part of?
Wills Valley Elementary School is part of Fort Payne City School District.
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