Willis Elementary

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Willis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Willis, VA that serves grades PK-7, with a student population of 175. The school is part of the Floyd County Public Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willis Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.29%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 56.36% to 93.5% white students. The school also generally outperforms the district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, with 4th grade math scores of 87.5% proficient or better, compared to 62.83% for the district and 71.16% for the state. However, Willis Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.71% to 79.21%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a lower per-student spending amount ($7,696 in 2020-2021) and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.5 in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools.

While Willis Elementary is performing well overall, its statewide ranking has declined from 241 out of 1,105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 730 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and white students, is relatively lower compared to the state, indicating the need to address the needs of these subgroups. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Indian Valley Elementary and Woolwine Elementary, Willis Elementary stands out as having a unique demographic and academic profile, which may be influenced by the school's socioeconomic factors and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 5075 Floyd Highway S
       Willis, VA  24380


(540) 745-9430

District: Floyd County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
730th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,696 Help


Students who attend Willis Elementary usually attend:

High:    Floyd County High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Compare Details Willis Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Floyd County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Willis Elementary ranks worse than 92.3% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Willis Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Floyd County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willis Elementary is $7,696, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Floyd County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willis Elementary 730th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Willis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Willis Elementary 385th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Willis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Floyd County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Floyd County Public Schools 62nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willis Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.01 721st 1062 32.1%
2006 58.82 450th 1071 58.0%
2007 51.91 570th 1083 47.4%
2008 55.70 518th 1081 52.1%
2009 82.24 71st 1082 93.4%
2010 69.23 288th 1113 74.1%
2011 59.46 457th 1117 59.1%
2012 43.26 734th 1117 34.3%
2013 45.18 677th 1120 39.6%
2014 35.83 805th 1110 27.5%
2015 58.62 509th 1100 53.7%
2016 61.25 441st 1096 59.8%
2017 56.98 512th 1099 53.4%
2018 57.38 521st 1097 52.5%
2019 75.22 241st 1105 78.2%
2021 62.84 426th 1103 61.4%
2022 43.32 689th 1109 37.9%
2023 34.44 796th 1114 28.5%
2024 39.73 730th 1114 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.56 244th 1036 76.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.87 891st 1098 18.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.24 526th 1093 51.9%
2024 26.95 867th 1101 21.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.30 933rd 984 5.2%
2024 33.99 733rd 979 25.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Willis Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.02 143rd 383 62.7%
2007 34.57 312th 387 19.4%
2008 38.23 275th 391 29.7%
2009 66.50 80th 390 79.5%
2010 85.77 7th 408 98.3%
2011 79.49 24th 413 94.2%
2012 72.94 51st 413 87.7%
2013 33.77 293rd 416 29.6%
2014 37.77 270th 416 35.1%
2015 41.24 254th 412 38.3%
2016 57.63 154th 409 62.3%
2017 60.60 129th 415 68.9%
2018 59.88 137th 413 66.8%
2019 70.41 83rd 424 80.4%
2021 75.65 53rd 419 87.4%
2022 35.67 274th 415 34.0%
2023 48.02 228th 422 46.0%
2024 12.31 385th 417 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.04 245th 411 40.4%
2024 28.85 319th 407 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.09 2nd 409 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Willis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.20 237th 402 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Willis Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Willis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 237 237
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 178 178
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 221 221
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 229 229
1993 209 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 195 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1996 195 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1997 194 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 185 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1999 190 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 190 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -4 190
2001 204 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2002 209 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2003 209 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2004 212 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 215 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 220 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 231
2007 222 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 1 234
2008 218 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 224
2009 230 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 239
2010 222 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 229 0 0 11 0 0 6 0 246
2012 204 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 216
2013 206 2 0 9 0 0 8 0 225
2014 226 3 0 16 0 0 9 0 254
2015 204 3 0 18 0 0 5 0 230
2016 208 2 1 25 1 0 5 0 242
2017 185 1 2 26 1 0 7 0 222
2018 188 1 2 24 1 0 8 0 224
2019 175 1 3 20 1 0 10 0 210
2020 173 1 3 16 1 0 6 0 200
2021 170 0 3 14 1 0 8 0 196
2022 146 0 3 18 2 0 9 0 178
2023 144 0 3 16 1 0 11 0 175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 15.4 15.3 n/a
1990 178 14.7 12.1 n/a
1991 221 15.8 13.9 n/a
1992 229 16.1 14.2 n/a
1993 210 16.1 13.0 n/a
1994 204 12.8 n/a 18.6
1995 196 n/a 0.0 27.6
1996 196 n/a 0.0 27.6
1997 197 n/a 0.0 29.9
1998 190 n/a 0.0 23.2
1999 194 13.5 14.4 40.2
2000 190 n/a 0.0 38.1
2001 210 15.0 14.0 38.1
2002 223 21.0 10.6 45.7
2003 223 21.0 10.6 45.7
2004 223 27.3 8.2 40.8
2005 229 24.0 9.5 47.2
2006 231 24.0 9.6 46.5
2007 234 22.2 10.5 46.4
2008 224 17.1 13.1 44.4
2009 239 17.1 14.0 43.7
2010 232 17.0 13.6 47
2011 246 18.0 13.6 56.5
2012 216 15.0 14.4 55.1
2013 225 12.5 18.0 59.6
2014 254 13.5 18.8 53.1
2015 230 14.0 16.4 63
2016 242 14.0 17.2 59.1
2017 222 14.0 15.8 61.7
2018 224 14.0 16.0 67
2019 210 13.0 16.1 71.4
2020 200 11.0 18.1 70.5
2021 196 10.1 19.2 n/a
2022 178 10.0 17.8 79.2
2023 175 11.2 15.5 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 15.4 15.3 n/a
1990 178 14.7 12.1 n/a
1991 221 15.8 13.9 n/a
1992 229 16.1 14.2 n/a
1993 210 16.1 13.0 n/a
1994 204 12.8 n/a 18.6
1995 196 n/a 0.0 27.6
1996 196 n/a 0.0 27.6
1997 197 n/a 0.0 29.9
1998 190 n/a 0.0 23.2
1999 194 13.5 14.4 40.2
2000 190 n/a 0.0 38.1
2001 210 15.0 14.0 38.1
2002 223 21.0 10.6 45.7
2003 223 21.0 10.6 45.7
2004 223 27.3 8.2 40.8
2005 229 24.0 9.5 47.2
2006 231 24.0 9.6 46.5
2007 234 22.2 10.5 46.4
2008 224 17.1 13.1 44.4
2009 239 17.1 14.0 43.7
2010 232 17.0 13.6 47
2011 246 18.0 13.6 56.5
2012 216 15.0 14.4 55.1
2013 225 12.5 18.0 59.6
2014 254 13.5 18.8 53.1
2015 230 14.0 16.4 63
2016 242 14.0 17.2 59.1
2017 222 14.0 15.8 61.7
2018 224 14.0 16.0 67
2019 210 13.0 16.1 71.4
2020 200 11.0 18.1 70.5
2021 196 10.1 19.2 n/a
2022 178 10.0 17.8 79.2
2023 175 11.2 15.5 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willis Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $657 (7.4%) $8,216 (92.6%) $8,873
2020 $655 (8.1%) $7,435 (91.9%) $8,090
2021 $627 (8.1%) $7,070 (91.9%) $7,696

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willis Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 796th of 1114 Elementary schools
 49.6%
Ranks 83rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 228th of 422 Middle schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willis Elementary)9664.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Floyd County Public Schools)8468.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Willis Elementary)7852.9
 25.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Floyd County Public Schools)6660.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willis Elementary)9668.4
 27.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County Public Schools)7459
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Willis Elementary)9672.2
 23.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Floyd County Public Schools)7068.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willis Elementary)9065
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County Public Schools)7961.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Willis Elementary)8660
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Floyd County Public Schools)7959.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Willis Elementary)8155
 26%
   5th Grade English Reading (Floyd County Public Schools)7662.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willis Elementary)8840.9
 47.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County Public Schools)7453.3
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Willis Elementary)8461.9
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Floyd County Public Schools)8071.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willis Elementary)8556.5
 28.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County Public Schools)8066.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Willis Elementary)9582.6
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Floyd County Public Schools)8573.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210175
 16.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian33
Hispanic2016
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White175144
 17.7%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%73.7%
 2.3%


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Students who attend Willis Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Floyd County High

Students at Willis Elementary are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Willis Elementary.

Willis Elementary ranks 730th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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