Willard Elementary School
Tel:
(307)253-6300
- Willard Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
Top Placements
Willard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Willard Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Willard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Willard Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | #160 out of 316 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 4% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 71% | 78% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natrona County #1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Willard Elementary School is Casper Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Casper Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Casper Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Casper Casper Classical Academy Grades: 6-9 | 364 students
0.7 miles
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307)253-3160 0.7 6-9 364 - Casper Frontier Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 186 students
0.7 miles
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307)253-2300 0.7 6-8 186 - Casper University Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 225 students
0.8 miles
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307)253-3800 0.8 PK-5 225 - Casper Pineview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 286 students
0.9 miles
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307)253-6000 0.9 PK-6 286 - Casper Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 338 students
1.0 miles
945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307)253-4100 1.0 PK-5 338
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