At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
253
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
78%+20.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
L E Willson Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 3–6 in Sheffield, Alabama. The school enrolls 253 students. It is part of the Sheffield City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
253 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–6
DistrictSheffield City
County1033
CitySheffield
ZIP35660
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010300001168
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment253
White45.8%
Hispanic / Latino7.9%
Black / African American33.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
45.8%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
33.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
11.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.