Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks 68 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willis Shaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Springdale School District in Arkansas, serving 649 students in grades K-5. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a current ranking of 68 out of 497 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willis Shaw Elementary School consistently outperforms the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 48.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.9, compared to the district average, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 32.67%.

When compared to nearby schools, Westwood Elementary School and Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation in the Springdale School District have significantly lower academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels. However, Bernice Young Elementary, also in the Springdale district, is the closest in academic achievement to Willis Shaw. Outside the district, Evening Star Elementary School in the Bentonville School District and Fairview Elementary School and Janie Darr Elementary School in the Rogers School District outperform Willis Shaw in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72764

(479) 750-8898

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,827

Students who attend Willis Shaw Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hellstern Middle School
High:	Har-Ber High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 649

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks better than 86.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Springdale School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary School is 15.9, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)

Compare Willis Shaw Elementary School employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willis Shaw Elementary School is $8,827. 14 elementary schools in the Springdale School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Willis Shaw Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2010	73.14	102^nd	457	77.7%
2011	62.49	199^th	471	57.7%
2012	60.15	221^st	468	52.8%
2013	63.33	179^th	476	62.4%
2014	77.58	77^th	471	83.7%
2015	67.89	119^th	466	74.5%
2016	78.88	68^th	494	86.2%
2017	81.18	63^rd	485	87.0%
2018	70.36	136^th	480	71.7%
2019	75.64	97^th	488	80.1%
2021	78.14	90^th	496	81.9%
2022	85.74	50^th	487	89.7%
2023	88.21	39^th	492	92.1%
2024	81.59	68^th	497	86.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 8, 2018

Awesome school. Mrs Hide is an amazing teacher. Mrs Voss is an excellent principle. Very blessed and thankful for Shaw Stars Close Quote

Enrollment information for Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	370	1	3	46	5	n/a	n/a	425
2009	412	5	1	49	7	n/a	n/a	474
2010	422	5	3	54	5	0	5	494
2011	440	8	4	53	1	3	11	520
2012	464	4	4	52	3	1	7	535
2013	456	4	5	62	4	4	6	541
2014	502	7	5	71	2	1	9	597
2015	485	16	4	95	8	5	7	620
2016	511	5	3	91	8	4	5	627
2017	536	7	2	89	7	3	5	649
2018	590	7	1	102	4	5	2	711
2019	581	14	7	113	6	7	4	732
2020	583	15	6	108	6	8	12	738
2021	505	14	5	106	2	14	17	663
2022	455	16	7	116	1	14	22	631
2023	458	12	10	121	4	15	29	649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	425	25.0	17.0	36
2009	474	28.0	16.9	34
2010	494	29.3	16.4	38.3
2011	520	29.0	17.9	38.5
2012	535	31.2	17.1	37
2013	541	32.6	16.5	37.3
2014	597	35.4	16.8	41.2
2015	620	36.0	17.2	37.7
2016	627	37.0	16.9	40
2017	649	37.0	17.4	25.7
2018	711	38.3	18.5	29.4
2019	732	35.8	20.4	38.1
2020	738	42.0	17.5	35
2021	663	41.4	15.9	35.7
2022	631	39.9	15.7	35
2023	649	40.5	15.9	32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	425	25.0	17.0	36
2009	474	28.0	16.9	34
2010	494	29.3	16.4	38.3
2011	520	29.0	17.9	38.5
2012	535	31.2	17.1	37
2013	541	32.6	16.5	37.3
2014	597	35.4	16.8	41.2
2015	620	36.0	17.2	37.7
2016	627	37.0	16.9	40
2017	649	37.0	17.4	25.7
2018	711	38.3	18.5	29.4
2019	732	35.8	20.4	38.1
2020	738	42.0	17.5	35
2021	663	41.4	15.9	35.7
2022	631	39.9	15.7	35
2023	649	40.5	15.9	32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willis Shaw Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,776 (20.1%)	$7,050 (79.9%)	$8,827

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willis Shaw Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 492 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	79.1	81.8	2.7%
3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)	69.8	58.8	11%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	75.9	69.7	6.2%
3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)	61.1	45	16.1%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	55	55.6	0.6%
3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)	33.3	28.6	4.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	57.2	51.5	5.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	31.3	27.1	4.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	70.2	77.1	6.9%
4th Grade English (Springdale School District)	60.6	61.6	1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	58.8	68.8	10%
4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	56.3	52.6	3.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	50.9	52.3	1.4%
4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	34.5	33.4	1.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	50.9	56.8	5.9%
4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	39.8	39.9	0.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	85.4	87.1	1.7%
5th Grade English (Springdale School District)	70.5	71.8	1.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	62.7	65.3	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	53.2	39.3	13.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	50.9	53.4	2.5%
5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	37.5	30.6	6.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)	53.7	47.5	6.2%
5th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	36	32.5	3.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	732	649	11.3%
African American	14	12	14.3%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	113	121	7.1%
Pacific Islander	7	15	114.3%
White	581	458	21.2%
Two or More Races	4	29	625%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	32.7%	5.4%

Schools Near Willis Shaw Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willis Shaw Elementary School	Public	K-5	4377 Grimsley Rd	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8898	649	41	15.9	32.7%	458 (70.6%)	12 (1.8%)	121 (18.6%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.3%)	29 (4.5%)	81.6	68^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.3%		88.2	39^th of 492 public elementary schools	92.1%	29	44.9	46.3	54.9	48.9	39.8	44.5	55.8	47.0	51.0	60.0	61.2	57.7	46.9	41.0	52.2	46.7	$8,827	$1,776	$7,050
Bernice Young Elementary	Public	K-5	301 Pippen Apple Cir	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8770	522	29	18.2	32.8%	353 (67.6%)	17 (3.3%)	94 (18.0%)	22 (4.2%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.7%)	19 (3.6%)	80.8	76^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.7%		92.2	23^rd of 492 public elementary schools	95.3%	53	39.5	63.4	54.7	53.2	35.3	64.6	54.7	52.4	47.9	54.9	40.5	47.7	36.6	59.7	56.0	51.4	$8,557	$1,316	$7,241
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School	Public	K-5	3600 Falcon	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8846	484	28	17.3	69.0%	165 (34.1%)	5 (1.0%)	257 (53.1%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	29 (6.0%)	20 (4.1%)	42.5	297^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.2%		53.3	244^th of 492 public elementary schools	50.4%	53	30.0	35.8	28.7	31.6	32.8	37.0	27.5	32.4	31.4	43.2	19.5	31.0	38.6	30.9	22.9	30.3	$8,862	$1,556	$7,307
Janie Darr Elementary School	Public	K-5	6505 S Mt Hebron Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 248-2008	417	25	16.8	10.8%	311 (74.6%)	4 (1.0%)	63 (15.1%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (5.0%)	96.6	11^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.3	2^nd of 492 public elementary schools	99.6%	9	55.4	75.9	68.9	67.5	60.0	77.2	64.9	67.9	67.7	86.1	64.9	73.4	60.0	67.1	52.7	60.0	$7,691	$450	$7,241
Hunt Elementary School	Public	K-5	3511 Silent Grove Rd	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8775	842	49	17.2	54.6%	318 (37.8%)	28 (3.3%)	369 (43.8%)	18 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	73 (8.7%)	32 (3.8%)	77.1	95^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.9%		83.9	55^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.8%	40	56.2	42.0	44.4	46.5	50.7	45.0	42.4	45.5	74.0	53.0	47.1	56.2	56.2	33.0	43.4	43.0	$9,604	$1,396	$8,208
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation	Public	K-5	354 E Fletcher Avenue	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8780	436	24	17.9	32.1%	296 (67.9%)	7 (1.6%)	82 (18.8%)	7 (1.6%)	6 (1.4%)	15 (3.4%)	23 (5.3%)	57.3	222^nd of 497 public elementary schools	55.3%		77.9	91^st of 492 public elementary schools	81.5%	131	34.4	20.5	54.3	34.4	29.1	22.9	52.6	32.6	47.4	42.1	47.4	45.5	39.8	36.1	47.4	40.4
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-5	3131 Garrett Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 696-2272	610	35	17.2	18.4%	429 (70.3%)	8 (1.3%)	111 (18.2%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	31 (5.1%)	86.9	44^th of 497 public elementary schools	91.1%		83.7	56^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.6%	12	52.3	59.1	48.9	53.3	48.7	61.4	50.0	53.0	62.4	72.8	56.6	63.8	53.2	59.1	32.2	48.5
Elmdale Elementary School	Public	K-5	420 N West End	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8859	547	30	18.3	87.8%	108 (19.7%)	5 (0.9%)	356 (65.1%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	53 (9.7%)	17 (3.1%)	10.8	467^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.7	442^nd of 492 public elementary schools	10.2%	25	16.7	5.0	15.6	12.3	15.2	5.0	18.0	12.8	16.7	8.8	19.3	14.9	18.0	8.8	18.1	14.9	$13,041	$2,861	$10,180
Walker Elementary School	Public	K-5	1701 S 40th	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8874	597	33	17.9	68.5%	232 (38.9%)	15 (2.5%)	247 (41.4%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (10.7%)	26 (4.4%)	50.5	257^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.3%		52.6	252^nd of 492 public elementary schools	48.8%	5	40.2	22.2	35.4	32.6	37.6	23.2	35.4	31.9	41.1	37.0	39.0	39.1	35.9	30.6	39.0	34.9	$9,686	$1,304	$8,382
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 McRay Ave	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8871	528	31	17.3	83.9%	113 (21.4%)	12 (2.3%)	293 (55.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	92 (17.4%)	14 (2.7%)	22	413^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.9%		17.3	420^th of 492 public elementary schools	14.6%	7	20.3	15.1	35.4	23.7	16.0	13.8	36.6	22.3	12.0	13.8	26.8	17.7	16.0	16.3	20.8	17.7	$9,545	$1,768	$7,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Willis Shaw Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Willis Shaw Elementary School?

Students at Willis Shaw Elementary School are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Willis Shaw Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Willis Shaw Elementary School.

Is Willis Shaw Elementary School a good school?

Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks 68^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Willis Shaw Elementary School in?

Springdale School District

What schools do graduates of Willis Shaw Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willis Shaw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hellstern Middle School
High : Har-Ber High School

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