Willard North Elementary School
Tel:
(417) 742-2597
- Willard North Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 North Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Willard North Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Willard North Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 324 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Willard North Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 North 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 | #201 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
Black | 2% | 16% |
White | 92% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 North Elementary School is Willard High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Willard Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willard Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willard Willard Intermediate Grades: 5-6 | 690 students
0.1 miles
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242 0.1 5-6 690 - Willard Willard Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 677 students
0.6 miles
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588 0.6 7-8 677 - Willard Willard High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,350 student
0.7 miles
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524 0.7 9-12 1,350 - Willard Willard East Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 354 students
0.8 miles
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639 0.8 PK-4 354 - Springfield Willard Central Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 376 students
3.8 miles
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440 3.8 K-4 376
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