Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willard South Elementary serves the southeastern part of Springfield, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most homes located around 1.5 miles from the school and the furthest edge being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willard South Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willard South Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard South Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Focused | Connected | Driven
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willard South Elementary School's ranking?
Willard South Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Willard South Elementary School?
395 students attend Willard South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Willard South Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willard South Elementary School?
Willard South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willard South Elementary School offer ?
Willard South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willard South Elementary School part of?
Willard South Elementary School is part of Willard R-II School District.
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