School overview
At a glance
Reported students
738
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
741
Wills Valley Elementary School: 738 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Wills Valley Elementary School
Wills Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Fort Payne. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fort Payne City. NCES reports 738 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.7%). English learners represent 34.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Wills Valley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.3%
- Hispanic42.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Fort Payne City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Fort Payne Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
741 reported students
Fort Payne High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,106 reported students
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
131 reported students
Fort Payne Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Not reported reported students