Serving 826 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Springs Elementary serves the southern part of Willow Spring, NC, covering an area of approximately 22.7 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Willow Springs Elementary School's student population of 826 students has grown by 235% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Willow Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Springs Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
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)18.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Springs Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Willow Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Willow Springs Elementary School?
826 students attend Willow Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Willow Springs Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Springs Elementary School?
Willow Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Springs Elementary School offer ?
Willow Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Springs Elementary School part of?
Willow Springs Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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