WILLS EL

willsamaisd.sharpschool.com/

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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/).

458

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	133
Black	103
Asian	116
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
133 (29.0%)
Asian
116 (25.3%)
Black
103 (22.5%)
White
91 (19.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-5650
Website:	http://willsamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	49.8%
Male	230	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)