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Willard Central Elementary School

2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
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Tel: (417) 831-4440
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Willard Central Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willard Central Elementary School ranks 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 395 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Willard Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willard Central Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
91%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Willard R-II School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willard Central Elementary School's ranking?

Willard Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Willard Central Elementary School?

395 students attend Willard Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Willard Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Central Elementary School?

Willard Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Willard Central Elementary School offer ?

Willard Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Willard Central Elementary School part of?

Willard Central Elementary School is part of Willard R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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