Enrollment
163
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willis Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willis Elementary
Willis Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Willis, Virginia, enrolling 163 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.7% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 163 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Floyd County Public Schools also operates Floyd County High (668 students) and Floyd Elementary (448 students) alongside Willis Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willis Elementary compares
Willis Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County Public Schools, which includes Willis Elementary.
$13,200
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 47.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Willis Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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