Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willow Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Springs Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Springs Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Springs Elementary School is ranked #1047 out of 2,092 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Willow Springs Elementary School?
526 students attend Willow Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Willow Springs Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Springs Elementary School?
Willow Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Springs Elementary School offer ?
Willow Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willow Springs Elementary School part of?
Willow Springs Elementary School is part of Willow Springs R-IV School District.
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