Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frances Willard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Frances Willard Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances Willard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Willard Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
51%
17%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Willard Elementary School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Frances Willard Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Willard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Frances Willard Elementary School?
334 students attend Frances Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Frances Willard Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Willard Elementary School?
Frances Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances Willard Elementary School offer ?
Frances Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frances Willard Elementary School part of?
Frances Willard Elementary School is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
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