Public elementary schoolGrades PK–4Forney ISD

Willett Elementary

1896 S Gateway Blvd, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4100

D
67 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 12 points from 2025Down from a C (79) in 2025.
740students
16.4students per teacher
95.8%attendance
10thof 11 Forney ISD elementary schools
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DBDBCBDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Willett Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 4 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 62

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsF · 56

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Willett Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level54%
Forney ISD elementary schools: 51.5%
Masters grade level24%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

740students in 2024–25Up 11% from 668 the year before
16.4students per teacher45 full-time teachers
19.4average class sizeForney ISD elementary schools: 18.7
3.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,474average teacher base pay
37.7%from low-income familiesForney ISD elementary schools: 52.9%
9.3%English learners
5.5%in gifted & talented
6.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 34.7%White 32.2%Hispanic 24.7%Two or More Races 4.5%Asian 3.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DHenderson ElementaryForney ISD · 69 · 1.0 mi BBlackburn ElementaryForney ISD · 81 · 1.9 mi DBarbara Walker ElementaryCrandall ISD · 68 · 2.7 mi BClaybon ElementaryForney ISD · 80 · 2.7 mi CHollis T Dietz ElementaryCrandall ISD · 77 · 3.0 mi BCrosby ElementaryForney ISD · 85 · 3.0 mi
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Questions about Willett Elementary

What is Willett Elementary’s TEA rating?

Willett Elementary earned a D (67 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Willett Elementary serve?

Grades PK–4. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 1896 S Gateway Blvd in Forney.

How many students go to Willett Elementary?

740 students in 2024–25, up 11% from 668 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Willett Elementary compare with other Forney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 10th of 11 Forney ISD elementary schools. 18% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Willett Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.