Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Willard Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 1.4 square miles in River Forest, IL, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willard Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire and empower all learners to achieve their personal best.
School Rankings
Willard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Willard Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Willard Elementary School often compared to?
Willard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
327 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Willard Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of River Forest SD 90 School District.
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