How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Payne Middle School | Wills Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Payne, AL | Fort Payne, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 741 | 738 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.0% | 68.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Payne Middle School | Wills Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,419 | $12,419 |
| District | Fort Payne City | Fort Payne City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Payne Middle School | Wills Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 49.3% |
| African American | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.0% | 42.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Payne Middle School | Wills Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 370.5:1 | 492:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 148 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.