Excellent
#123 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 9% in state
Based on limited data
Wills Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Fort Payne City
4111 Williams Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Enrollment
774
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
774
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Alabama schools
#123 of 1,356
In Fort Payne
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
Fort Payne City
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Wills Valley Elementary School
Wills Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Payne, AL, part of Fort Payne City. Wills Valley Elementary School serves approximately 774 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Wills Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Structured state assessment records for Wills Valley Elementary School show 83% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 8.9
- AL avg 7.4
Score Breakdown
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Wills Valley Elementary School — Students at Wills Valley Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores AL ACAP (2023-24)
Based on 1 test record from AL state assessments. About our data
How Wills Valley Elementary School Compares
See how Wills Valley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4111 Williams Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wills Valley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Little Ridge Intermediate School (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Dutton Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 16.2 miles away, in nearby Dutton), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Ruhuma Junior High School (rated 8.3/10, 9.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fort Payne, see our Fort Payne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne High School Fort Payne | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Little Ridge Intermediate School Fort Payne | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School Fort Payne | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Valley Head High School Valley Head | 6.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Ruhuma Junior High School Fort Payne | 9.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Plainview School Rainsville | 8.2 mi | 7.5 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Rainsville | 9.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Sylvania School Sylvania | 9.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Henagar Junior High School Henagar | 11.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Menlo Elementary School Menlo | 11.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Fyffe High School Fyffe | 13.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Ider School Ider | 16.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Rosalie Elementary School Pisgah | 15.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Gaylesville High School Gaylesville | 16.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Sand Rock High School Sand Rock | 17.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Pisgah High School Pisgah | 16.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Dutton Elementary School Dutton | 16.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Cedar Bluff High School Cedar Bluff | 18.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Lyerly Elementary School Lyerly | 16.2 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35967 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,125
Median Home Value
$155,700
Median Rent
$678/mo
Population
17,342
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School Alexandria, AL | 8.9 |
| Big Sandy Elementary Moundville, AL | 8.9 |
| Daphne East Elementary School Daphne, AL | 8.9 |
| Geneva County Elementary School Hartford, AL | 8.9 |
| Mulkey Elementary School Geneva, AL | 8.9 |
| Oxford Elementary School Oxford, AL | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wills Valley Elementary School
What grades does Wills Valley Elementary School serve?
Wills Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Wills Valley Elementary School?
Wills Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wills Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wills Valley Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wills Valley Elementary School rank in AL?
Wills Valley Elementary School ranks #123 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wills Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wills Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Wills Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wills Valley Elementary School has 83% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Wills Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wills Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wills Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wills Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wills Valley Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Wills Valley 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (256) 845-3201
Resources & Links
District
Fort Payne City- District Enrollment
- 3,550
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,328
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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