Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
218 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Willard Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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