- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willis, VA
Willis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510135000621
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Willis Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Floyd County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510135000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Willis Elementary held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510135000621 · Willis, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Floyd County High (668 students)
Willis Elementary held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Willis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Floyd County H
Floyd County High
668 students
- Floyd Elementa
Floyd Elementary
448 students
- Check Elementa
Check Elementary
277 students
- This school 163
Willis Elementary
163 students
- Indian Valley 110
Indian Valley Elementary
110 students
What this shows Willis Elementary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Elementary compares
Willis Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$15,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Willis Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County Public Schools reports $15,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Check Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis Elementary
How many students attend Willis Elementary?
Willis Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willis, VA. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willis Elementary?
73.7% of students at Willis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willis Elementary is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Willis, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Elementary?
Willis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Floyd County Public Schools?
Besides Willis Elementary, Floyd County Public Schools also operates Floyd County High (668 students), Floyd Elementary (448 students), and Check Elementary (277 students). See the Floyd County Public Schools district page for the complete list.