TURNER EL

www.willisisd.org

424 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Turner Elementary School is a public school located in Willis, Texas, serving as part of the Willis Independent School District (WISD). Situated along Highway 75 South, the school functions as a foundational academic institution within the local community, catering to students in the early stages of their primary education. As a member of the Willis ISD, the school adheres to the district’s broader educational goals, which emphasize student achievement, character development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young student body. By utilizing resources provided through the Willis ISD infrastructure, Turner Elementary focuses on core curriculum areas while often incorporating programs designed to address the social and emotional growth of its students. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s academic calendar, news, and district-wide policies through the official Willis ISD website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school-related updates.

424

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURNER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	177
Black	53
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
180 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
177 (41.7 %)
Black
53 (12.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WILLIS ISD
Phone:	(936)856-1289
Website:	http://www.willisisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TURNER EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TURNER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	53.5%
Male	197	46.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd