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#659 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 49% in state
L E Willson Elementary School
Elementary School · Sheffield City · Sheffield, AL
A Sheffield City elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 E 31st St, Sheffield, AL 35660
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L E Willson Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 50 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L E Willson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheffield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,510
Median home value
$129,000
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilby Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 3.1 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheffield City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
L E Willson Elementary School is listed in Sheffield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L E Willson Elementary School
L E Willson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sheffield, AL, part of Sheffield City, serving approximately 240 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L E Willson Elementary School
What grades does L E Willson Elementary School serve?
L E Willson Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend L E Willson Elementary School?
L E Willson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L E Willson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L E Willson Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L E Willson Elementary School rank in AL?
L E Willson Elementary School ranks #659 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is L E Willson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
L E Willson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at L E Willson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L E Willson Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is L E Willson Elementary School a charter school?
No, L E Willson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L E Willson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, L E Willson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L E Willson Elementary School?
78.3% of students at L E Willson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Colbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (256) 386-5730
- Area population (ZIP 35660)
- 9,385
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35660; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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