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Willard Elementary School

Summary:

Willard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in South Elgin, Illinois, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school is part of the School District U-46, which is ranked 578 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willard Elementary School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average academic performance, and socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 15.4% in 2019-2020 to 32.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Willard's proficiency rates in IAR/English Language Arts and IAR/Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's 6th-grade proficiency rates in these subjects were higher than the district and state averages in 2023-2024, suggesting some bright spots in its performance.

When compared to other nearby schools within the same district, such as Clinton Elementary School and Fox Meadow Elementary School, Willard Elementary School generally performs worse academically. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.09% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, Willard Elementary School's increased spending per student, from $14,111 in 2019-2020 to $21,012 in 2022-2023, suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support to address the needs of its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 370 W Spring St
       South Elgin, IL  60177-1536

(847) 888-5275

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
976th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,879 Help


Students who attend Willard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kenyon Woods Middle School
High:    South Elgin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.5%
White:
35.2%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willard Elementary School ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 16th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Willard Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District U-46.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Elementary School is $21,879, which is the highest among 38 elementary schools in the School District U-46!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Elementary School 976th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Willard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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School District U-46:

SchoolDigger ranks School District U-46 578th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.72 1182nd 2020 41.5%
2004 33.94 1516th 2030 25.3%
2005 37.30 1456th 2022 28.0%
2006 50.72 1290th 2086 38.2%
2007 58.84 1071st 2095 48.9%
2008 64.22 917th 2092 56.2%
2009 61.56 1001st 2120 52.8%
2010 69.04 771st 2139 64.0%
2011 71.13 692nd 2147 67.8%
2012 70.57 710th 2166 67.2%
2013 60.69 929th 2167 57.1%
2014 49.29 1121st 2093 46.4%
2015 52.95 839th 2052 59.1%
2016 37.27 1237th 2046 39.5%
2017 34.22 1304th 2044 36.2%
2018 28.29 1466th 2037 28.0%
2019 28.63 1489th 2086 28.6%
2021 18.87 1617th 1948 17.0%
2022 26.71 1473rd 2082 29.3%
2023 27.25 1469th 2077 29.3%
2024 48.43 976th 2067 52.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.10 646th 743 13.1%
2021 27.96 480th 537 10.6%
2022 40.26 429th 768 44.1%
2023 35.30 534th 788 32.2%
2024 52.85 270th 826 67.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 214th 763 72.0%
2019 39.92 634th 1194 46.9%
2022 39.00 570th 1113 48.8%
2023 45.39 525th 1156 54.6%
2024 43.74 577th 1195 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 1370th 1765 22.4%
2019 29.76 1385th 1816 23.7%
2021 27.00 1180th 1514 22.1%
2022 40.39 1011th 1763 42.7%
2023 35.30 1165th 1808 35.6%
2024 52.11 749th 1793 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.65 1476th 1964 24.8%
2019 29.13 1441st 2019 28.6%
2021 20.53 1373rd 1680 18.3%
2022 24.65 1463rd 1970 25.7%
2023 28.40 1363rd 1957 30.4%
2024 49.66 883rd 1942 54.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.26 308th 907 66.0%
2024 53.47 301st 886 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.59 1321st 1972 33.0%
2019 29.42 1419th 2019 29.7%
2021 18.93 1431st 1707 16.2%
2022 29.80 1308th 1977 33.8%
2023 26.91 1402nd 1984 29.3%
2024 48.27 918th 1959 53.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.28 831st 938 11.4%
2019 22.48 835th 955 12.6%
2021 26.59 600th 742 19.1%
2022 28.25 724th 954 24.1%
2023 25.75 794th 970 18.1%
2024 35.96 614th 959 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.50 1220th 1463 16.6%
2019 38.57 936th 1462 36.0%
2021 17.10 1184th 1308 9.5%
2022 17.43 1266th 1425 11.2%
2023 22.96 1156th 1419 18.5%
2024 60.91 507th 1392 63.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Willard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 3 13 10 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 427 9 19 25 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 455 13 15 19 2 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 433 17 28 29 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 347 14 25 19 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 348 15 32 22 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 328 13 29 24 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 309 15 29 27 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 309 15 29 27 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 320 13 30 29 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 311 15 22 26 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 272 10 18 41 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 276 16 23 89 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 312 19 26 54 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 292 17 20 55 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 292 17 20 55 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 257 23 27 63 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 289 34 31 81 1 n/a n/a 2 438
2006 303 26 31 83 1 n/a n/a 12 456
2007 274 20 27 90 0 n/a n/a 18 429
2008 248 13 17 72 0 n/a n/a 28 378
2009 257 15 17 82 0 n/a n/a 41 412
2010 233 13 14 81 2 n/a n/a 40 383
2011 223 18 10 127 1 2 21 0 402
2012 217 19 5 121 1 1 23 0 387
2013 217 22 9 102 2 0 23 0 375
2014 215 25 10 102 2 0 24 0 378
2015 214 22 7 100 2 0 21 0 366
2016 180 19 7 105 1 0 23 0 335
2017 158 25 9 120 0 0 23 0 335
2018 156 29 10 111 0 0 18 0 324
2019 145 25 8 112 1 0 27 0 318
2020 133 21 8 106 1 0 24 0 293
2021 142 16 6 191 3 2 24 0 384
2022 127 19 6 196 3 0 21 0 372
2023 129 19 4 192 3 0 19 0 366

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 Willard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 17.0 26.3 n/a
1989 482 17.0 28.3 n/a
1990 504 17.5 28.8 n/a
1991 507 17.5 28.9 n/a
1992 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1993 418 15.0 27.9 n/a
1994 394 15.0 26.3 n/a
1995 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1996 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1997 393 16.0 24.6 n/a
1998 375 14.0 26.8 n/a
1999 341 21.0 16.2 n/a
2000 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
2001 412 19.0 21.7 n/a
2002 385 19.5 19.7 14.5
2003 385 19.5 19.7 14.5
2004 371 15.0 24.7 19.7
2005 438 20.0 21.9 23.2
2006 456 22.0 20.7 29.1
2007 429 18.0 23.8 28.7
2008 378 17.0 22.2 34.3
2009 412 19.0 21.7 39.1
2010 383 17.1 22.3 43.7
2011 402 16.0 25.1 41.3
2012 387 18.0 21.5 45.2
2013 375 18.2 20.5 49.9
2014 378 18.0 21.0 46.3
2015 366 18.0 20.3 52.2
2016 335 18.0 18.6 50.4
2017 335 19.0 17.6 60.3
2018 324 19.4 16.7 59.9
2019 318 21.0 15.1 58.8
2020 293 19.8 14.7 56
2021 384 n/a n/a n/a
2022 372 19.5 19.0 44.9
2023 366 21.0 17.4 51.1

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 Willard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 17.0 26.3 n/a
1989 482 17.0 28.3 n/a
1990 504 17.5 28.8 n/a
1991 507 17.5 28.9 n/a
1992 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1993 418 15.0 27.9 n/a
1994 394 15.0 26.3 n/a
1995 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1996 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1997 393 16.0 24.6 n/a
1998 375 14.0 26.8 n/a
1999 341 21.0 16.2 n/a
2000 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
2001 412 19.0 21.7 n/a
2002 385 19.5 19.7 14.5
2003 385 19.5 19.7 14.5
2004 371 15.0 24.7 19.7
2005 438 20.0 21.9 23.2
2006 456 22.0 20.7 29.1
2007 429 18.0 23.8 28.7
2008 378 17.0 22.2 34.3
2009 412 19.0 21.7 39.1
2010 383 17.1 22.3 43.7
2011 402 16.0 25.1 41.3
2012 387 18.0 21.5 45.2
2013 375 18.2 20.5 49.9
2014 378 18.0 21.0 46.3
2015 366 18.0 20.3 52.2
2016 335 18.0 18.6 50.4
2017 335 19.0 17.6 60.3
2018 324 19.4 16.7 59.9
2019 318 21.0 15.1 58.8
2020 293 19.8 14.7 56
2021 384 n/a n/a n/a
2022 372 19.5 19.0 44.9
2023 366 21.0 17.4 51.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Willard Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%18.0%98.6%98.4%
201698.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%14.5%99.1%84.0%14.2%
201798.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%15.5%98.2%98.5%15.2%
201896.9%96.6%96.6%96.6%15.7%96.2%96.9%16.0%
201991.4%91.7%91.7%91.7%17.5%90.5%92.0%11.2%
202188.7%87.9%87.9%87.9%89.1%87.9%88.3%13.6%
202293.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.3%10.5%
202390.7%92.4%92.4%92.4%93.3%92.4%90.7%10.7%
202497.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%16.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,208 (9.0%) $12,223 (91.0%) $13,431
2020 $1,516 (10.7%) $12,594 (89.2%) $14,111
2021 $1,619 (10.3%) $14,110 (89.7%) $15,729
2022 $1,619 (10.3%) $14,110 (89.7%) $15,729
2023 $3,276 (15.6%) $17,736 (84.4%) $21,012
2024 $3,080 (14.1%) $18,800 (85.9%) $21,879

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1489th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1469th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)16.718.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)17.717.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)29.227.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)33.227.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)24.617.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)2625.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)1723.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)28.623
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)11.97.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)28.822.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)97.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Willard Elementary School)41.239.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (School District U-46)44.342.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)29.910
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)27.724.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)20.94
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)21.218
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students318366
 15.1%
African American2519
 24%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic112192
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White145129
 11%
Two or More Races2719
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%51.1%
 7.7%

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Students at Willard Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 35% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Willard Elementary School.

Students who attend Willard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenyon Woods Middle School
High : South Elgin High School

Willard Elementary School ranks 976th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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