- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheffield, AL
L E Willson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L E Willson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010300001168
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L E Willson Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sheffield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
L E Willson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L E Willson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL.
School address
District: Sheffield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010300001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
L E Willson Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 010300001168 · Sheffield, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students)
L E Willson Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
L E Willson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wa Threadgill
Wa Threadgill Primary School
344 students
- Sheffield High
Sheffield High School
305 students
- This school
L E Willson Elementary School
253 students
- Sheffield Juni 127
Sheffield Junior High School
127 students
What this shows L E Willson Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How L E Willson Elementary School compares
L E Willson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, L E Willson Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheffield City reports $14,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L E Willson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa Threadgill Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheffield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheffield Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L E Willson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about L E Willson Elementary School
How many students attend L E Willson Elementary School?
L E Willson Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheffield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L E Willson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L E Willson Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L E Willson Elementary School?
72.0% of students at L E Willson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L E Willson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at L E Willson Elementary School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Sheffield, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L E Willson Elementary School?
L E Willson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L E Willson Elementary School rank among public schools in Sheffield?
By Resource Investment Index, L E Willson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheffield City?
Besides L E Willson Elementary School, Sheffield City also operates Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students), Sheffield High School (305 students), and Sheffield Junior High School (127 students). See the Sheffield City district page for the complete list.