L E WILLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

L E Willson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sheffield City school district, located in Sheffield, AL with about 326 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, L E Willson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

L.E. Willson Elementary School is a public school located in Sheffield, Alabama, serving students within the Sheffield City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their educational journey. By prioritizing small-community values, the school works to ensure that each student receives individual attention tailored to their developmental needs.

Beyond core academic instruction, L.E. Willson strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage active participation. As part of the Sheffield City school system, it remains dedicated to the district’s mission of preparing students to be productive, responsible citizens, maintaining a focus on both educational excellence and a positive, safe campus culture.

For more information, contact L E Willson Elementary School at (256) 386-5730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
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L E WILLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sheffield, AL with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sheffield City
Total Students:
326
Teachers:
21.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 326 students

White
52.8%
Black or African American
40.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.