Willard North Elementary

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Willard North Elementary ranks 101 st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willard North Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Willard R-II school district, with a student population of 332. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a current statewide ranking of 101 out of 898 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willard North Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. In the 2022-2023 school year, 62% of 3rd graders and 66.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. Similarly, 54% of 3rd graders and 51.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42.4% and 44.3%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 41.87%, significantly lower than nearby Willard South Elementary (51.66%) and more economically disadvantaged schools in the Springfield R-XII district, such as Bissett Elementary (85.58%) and Westport Elementary (87.76%).

However, Willard North Elementary's student population is predominantly white, with 93.37% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby Willard Orchard Hills Elementary (78.3% white) and Willard South Elementary (77.24% white), as well as the more racially diverse schools in the Springfield R-XII district. This raises questions about the diversity and inclusiveness of the school's environment and the potential impact on the educational experiences of students from minority backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781-9509

(417) 742-2597

District: Willard R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,238

Students who attend Willard North Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Intermediate North
	Willard Middle
High:	Willard High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willard North Elementary ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard North Elementary is 10.5, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Willard North Elementary employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard North Elementary is $13,238, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willard North Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard North Elementary 101^st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Willard North Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Willard R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard R-II 59^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willard North Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willard North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	74.13	191^st	1074	82.2%
2007	61.84	355^th	1080	67.1%
2008	71.88	221^st	1084	79.6%
2009	68.12	281^st	1053	73.3%
2010	72.07	256^th	1066	76.0%
2011	61.69	427^th	1088	60.8%
2012	69.00	302^nd	1085	72.2%
2013	79.00	160^th	1108	85.6%
2014	54.12	505^th	1089	53.6%
2015	42.80	664^th	1058	37.2%
2016	65.30	302^nd	865	65.1%
2017	69.53	299^th	1032	71.0%
2018	82.57	138^th	1045	86.8%
2019	74.99	207^th	1052	80.3%
2021	35.78	606^th	901	32.7%
2022	71.69	226^th	908	75.1%
2023	85.13	101^st	898	88.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	90.75	27^th	887	97.0%
2019	76.04	115^th	907	87.3%
2021	41.25	321^st	574	44.1%
2023	89.82	30^th	611	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Willard North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	74.06	189^th	898	79.0%
2019	62.98	299^th	917	67.4%
2021	16.03	613^th	691	11.3%
2022	55.52	284^th	675	57.9%
2023	73.11	156^th	673	76.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Willard North Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	807	807
1992	828	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	828
1993	810	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	810
1994	809	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1995	806	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	806
1996	806	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	806
1997	720	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	721
1998	775	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
1999	797	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	797
2000	876	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
2001	892	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
2002	377	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2003	377	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2004	376	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	369	48	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	430	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2007	386	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2008	418	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2009	410	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	349	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2011	328	4	1	3	0	0	0	0	336
2012	310	3	1	5	0	0	0	0	319
2013	282	4	0	11	2	0	0	0	299
2014	278	6	0	10	2	0	4	0	300
2015	302	9	0	7	2	0	8	0	328
2016	299	4	1	6	4	0	11	0	325
2017	298	3	1	6	4	0	11	0	323
2018	297	5	1	8	3	0	10	0	324
2019	303	4	2	8	2	0	12	0	331
2020	249	4	2	11	2	0	12	0	280
2021	277	4	2	12	1	0	11	0	307
2022	288	5	1	10	0	0	8	0	312
2023	310	4	2	11	0	0	5	0	332

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 North Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	807	44.9	17.9	n/a
1992	828	46.1	17.9	12.3
1993	810	45.6	17.8	16.8
1994	812	47.6	17.1	21.7
1995	806	49.2	16.4	23.4
1996	806	49.2	16.4	23.4
1997	721	47.9	15.1	21.8
1998	776	56.0	13.9	20.2
1999	797	54.0	14.8	29.1
2000	876	60.9	14.4	36.4
2001	898	64.8	13.9	22.9
2002	382	33.5	11.4	27.2
2003	382	33.5	11.4	27.2
2004	381	30.8	12.4	33.9
2005	418	31.3	13.4	36.4
2006	437	32.4	13.5	34.3
2007	392	31.3	12.5	31.9
2008	422	32.0	13.2	27.3
2009	417	32.7	12.7	32.4
2010	359	26.1	13.7	36.8
2011	336	25.0	13.4	42.6
2012	319	25.0	12.7	46.7
2013	299	24.1	12.4	51.5
2014	300	24.6	12.1	49.7
2015	328	25.0	13.1	47.6
2016	325	26.0	12.5	47.1
2017	323	27.9	11.5	46.1
2018	324	28.4	11.4	46
2019	331	29.0	11.3	45
2020	280	24.7	11.3	43.9
2021	307	27.2	11.2	56.7
2022	312	27.3	11.4	44.9
2023	332	31.4	10.5	41.9

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 North Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	807	44.9	17.9	n/a
1992	828	46.1	17.9	12.3
1993	810	45.6	17.8	16.8
1994	812	47.6	17.1	21.7
1995	806	49.2	16.4	23.4
1996	806	49.2	16.4	23.4
1997	721	47.9	15.1	21.8
1998	776	56.0	13.9	20.2
1999	797	54.0	14.8	29.1
2000	876	60.9	14.4	36.4
2001	898	64.8	13.9	22.9
2002	382	33.5	11.4	27.2
2003	382	33.5	11.4	27.2
2004	381	30.8	12.4	33.9
2005	418	31.3	13.4	36.4
2006	437	32.4	13.5	34.3
2007	392	31.3	12.5	31.9
2008	422	32.0	13.2	27.3
2009	417	32.7	12.7	32.4
2010	359	26.1	13.7	36.8
2011	336	25.0	13.4	42.6
2012	319	25.0	12.7	46.7
2013	299	24.1	12.4	51.5
2014	300	24.6	12.1	49.7
2015	328	25.0	13.1	47.6
2016	325	26.0	12.5	47.1
2017	323	27.9	11.5	46.1
2018	324	28.4	11.4	46
2019	331	29.0	11.3	45
2020	280	24.7	11.3	43.9
2021	307	27.2	11.2	56.7
2022	312	27.3	11.4	44.9
2023	332	31.4	10.5	41.9

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 Willard North Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$356 (2.8%)	$12,535 (97.2%)	$12,890
2020	$103 (0.8%)	$12,141 (99.2%)	$12,244
2021	$364 (2.9%)	$12,079 (97.1%)	$12,443
2022	$896 (6.8%)	$12,342 (93.2%)	$13,238

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard North Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 101^st of 898 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard North Elementary)	64	62	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard R-II)	55.1	49.7	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard North Elementary)	60.7	54	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard R-II)	57.4	52.6	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard North Elementary)	55.3	66.7	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard R-II)	50.8	45.3	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard North Elementary)	58.3	51.8	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard R-II)	56.5	57.1	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	332	0.3%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	310	2.3%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	41.9%	3.1%

Schools Near Willard North Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willard North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	409 Farmer Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 742-2597	332	31	10.5	41.9%	310 (93.4%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	85.1	101^st of 898 public elementary schools	88.8%		71.7	226^th of 908 public elementary schools	75.1%	125	62.0	66.7			54.0			$13,238	$896	$12,342
Willard East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Kime	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-4639	326	26	12.3	32.5%	308 (94.5%)	8 (2.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	82.6	124^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.2%		76.8	179^th of 908 public elementary schools	80.3%	55	51.0	63.8			60.4	62.1		$10,742	$1,305	$9,437
Willard Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2625 N Farm Rd 101	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 831-4440	414	34	12.2	39.6%	380 (91.8%)	7 (1.7%)	14 (3.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	73.4	204^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.3%		71.3	229^th of 908 public elementary schools	74.8%	25	66.7	42.1			61.7	50.0		$10,810	$1,348	$9,462
Willard South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4151 W Division	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 862-6308	391	32	12.0	51.7%	302 (77.2%)	20 (5.1%)	44 (11.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.1%)	32.5	635^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.3%		51.7	438^th of 908 public elementary schools	51.8%	197	33.3	25.7			36.1			$10,439	$793	$9,646
Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2205 W Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-2000	317	29	10.9	85.2%	218 (68.8%)	43 (13.6%)	31 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.4%)	24.4	709^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.0%		17.4	765^th of 908 public elementary schools	15.7%	56	20.4	18.9	4.7	21.5	36.7	51.3	19.1	$11,150	$1,575	$9,575
Bissett Elementary	Public	K-5	3014 W Calhoun	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-2800	215	17	12.6	85.6%	137 (63.7%)	27 (12.6%)	31 (14.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.0%)	25.6	700^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.0%		15.3	785^th of 908 public elementary schools	13.5%	85	32.3	24.2	22.0			27.3	30.0	$13,437	$3,016	$10,422
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4595 Farm Road 140	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 869-0600	424	37	11.6	41.5%	332 (78.3%)	28 (6.6%)	39 (9.2%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)	52.2	430^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.1%		50.5	447^th of 908 public elementary schools	50.8%	17	40.3	34.3			53.3	38.5		$12,178	$1,149	$11,029
Ash Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	100 N Maple Ln	Ash Grove	65604	Greene County	Ash Grove R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 751-2533	259	20	12.7	46.7%	250 (96.5%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	42.4				37.3			$9,133	$1,134	$7,999
Westport Elementary	Public	K-5	415 S Golden	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3100	384	31	12.3	87.8%	237 (61.7%)	43 (11.2%)	60 (15.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	38 (9.9%)	11.9	805^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.4%		9.9	825^th of 908 public elementary schools	9.1%	20	18.6	22.9	5.3	5.2	24.3	20.0	16.1	$12,145	$3,336	$8,809
Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	732 W Talmage	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-5000	250	18	13.8	81.6%	164 (65.6%)	34 (13.6%)	23 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (9.2%)	24.4	710^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.7	678^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.3%	32	30.0	41.9	15.0	19.2	36.7		22.6	$11,292	$2,671	$8,621

Frequently Asked Questions about Willard North Elementary

Is Willard North Elementary a good school?

Willard North Elementary ranks 101^st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Willard North Elementary in?

Willard R-II

What is the racial makeup of Willard North Elementary?

Students at Willard North Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Willard North Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Willard Intermediate North
Middle : Willard Middle
High : Willard High

How many students attend Willard North Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Willard North Elementary.

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