Elementary Schools in Willow Springs R-IV

The Willow Springs Elementary is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Willow Springs R-IV school district in Missouri. While the school has access to reasonable resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it appears to be struggling with academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student success.

Willow Springs Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 380 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 461 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023, and is currently ranked 450 out of 906 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 17.1%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 71.81% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. While the school district's spending per student and the low student-teacher ratio suggest that the school has access to adequate resources, the academic performance metrics indicate that these resources may not be translating into strong academic outcomes for students. Addressing the school's attendance issues and providing additional support to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population could be priorities for the school and district to improve overall educational outcomes.