Willard Central Elementary School
Tel:
(417) 831-4440
- Willard Central Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Willard Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Willard Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Willard Central Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Willard Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Willard Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #244 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 92% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Willard R-II School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Willard Central Elementary School is Willard High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Willard Middle School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willard South Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Willard South Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 441 students
3.3 miles
4151 W Division
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308 3.3 PK-4 441 - Willard Willard High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,350 student
3.8 miles
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524 3.8 9-12 1,350 - Willard Willard North Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 324 students
3.8 miles
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597 3.8 PK-4 324 - Willard Willard Intermediate Grades: 5-6 | 690 students
3.9 miles
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242 3.9 5-6 690 - Willard Willard Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 677 students
4.0 miles
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588 4.0 7-8 677
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