WILLS EL

WILLS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 588 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, WILLS EL 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.

WILLS ELementary School is located in the San Jacinto neighborhood of Amarillo, Texas, and operates as part of the Amarillo Independent School District. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and fostering a supportive learning environment for young learners. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of early education and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating various enrichment programs that encourage student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the Amarillo ISD, WILLS ELementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. For current information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [willsamaisd.sharpschool.com](http://willsamaisd.sharpschool.com/).

For more information, contact WILLS EL at (806) 326-5650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 W 11TH
AMARILLO, TX 79106-6435
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WILLS EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 588 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AMARILLO ISD
Total Students:
588
Teachers:
37.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 588 students

Asian
33.7%
White
23.3%
Hispanic/Latino
18.4%
Black or African American
16.8%
Two or more races
7.8%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.