Willett Elementary School serves 671 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Willett Elementary School's student population of 671 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willett Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
39%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willett Elementary School?
671 students attend Willett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Willett Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willett Elementary School?
Willett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willett Elementary School offer ?
Willett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Willett Elementary School part of?
Willett Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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