Willard East Elementary

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Willard East Elementary ranks 124 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willard East Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Willard R-II school district, with a student population of 326. This high-performing school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Willard East Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, 51% of 3rd graders and 63.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. Similarly, 60.4% of 3rd graders and 62.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.4% and 45.9%. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.48%) compared to the nearby Springfield R-XII district and other Willard R-II district schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations.

Another notable aspect of Willard East Elementary is its socioeconomic advantage. The school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.52%) compared to the nearby schools in the Willard R-II and Springfield R-XII districts. Additionally, Willard East Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $10,742 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the Willard R-II district average of $9,484 and the Springfield R-XII district average of $11,292 to $14,678 for the nearby schools. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and suggest that it serves a more affluent student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781-7265

(417) 742-4639

District: Willard R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,742

Students who attend Willard East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Intermediate North
	Willard Middle
High:	Willard High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

African American:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willard East Elementary ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.56. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Willard East Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Willard R-II School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), African American (2.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Willard R-II School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard East Elementary is 12.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Willard East Elementary employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard East Elementary is $10,742. 3 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willard East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard East Elementary 124^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Willard East Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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 East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willard East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.83	210^th	1074	80.4%
2007	73.80	192^nd	1080	82.2%
2008	75.89	180^th	1084	83.4%
2009	73.62	211^th	1053	80.0%
2010	76.23	196^th	1066	81.6%
2011	72.51	238^th	1088	78.1%
2012	72.27	248^th	1085	77.1%
2013	71.22	261^st	1108	76.4%
2014	67.97	301^st	1089	72.4%
2015	56.50	466^th	1058	56.0%
2016	75.76	192^nd	865	77.8%
2017	86.45	89^th	1032	91.4%
2018	84.09	116^th	1045	88.9%
2019	83.09	123^rd	1052	88.3%
2021	79.11	151^st	901	83.2%
2022	76.80	179^th	908	80.3%
2023	82.56	124^th	898	86.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.42	116^th	887	86.9%
2019	74.11	130^th	907	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Willard East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.69	150^th	898	83.3%
2019	75.11	176^th	917	80.8%
2021	73.26	161^st	691	76.7%
2022	68.01	200^th	675	70.4%
2023	73.56	149^th	673	77.9%

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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 East Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	441	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
2003	441	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
2004	464	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	464
2005	449	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	450
2006	453	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	458
2007	387	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
2008	411	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	419
2009	366	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	373
2010	318	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	325
2011	358	1	3	10	1	0	0	373
2012	334	3	5	9	1	0	0	352
2013	275	1	5	8	0	0	0	289
2014	292	1	3	7	1	0	0	304
2015	302	1	4	7	2	0	1	317
2016	328	3	2	7	3	0	1	344
2017	316	6	2	11	4	0	2	341
2018	331	5	0	12	1	0	5	354
2019	310	6	1	7	1	0	7	332
2020	294	6	1	4	1	0	6	312
2021	280	4	0	5	1	0	8	298
2022	273	5	0	5	1	0	6	290
2023	308	8	0	5	0	0	5	326

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 East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	441	30.0	14.7	29.5
2003	441	30.0	14.7	29.5
2004	464	29.2	15.9	28.2
2005	450	29.0	15.5	35.8
2006	458	30.1	15.2	29.9
2007	391	29.0	13.5	29.9
2008	419	29.0	14.4	29.1
2009	373	30.0	12.4	32.2
2010	325	25.8	12.5	31.1
2011	373	22.1	16.8	27.3
2012	352	21.2	16.5	28.7
2013	289	22.2	13.0	41.2
2014	304	22.2	13.6	38.5
2015	317	23.0	13.7	33.8
2016	344	24.0	14.3	36.3
2017	341	24.2	14.0	29.9
2018	354	22.5	15.6	38.4
2019	332	22.8	14.5	39.5
2020	312	22.6	13.7	40.7
2021	298	23.2	12.8	38.6
2022	290	24.6	11.7	33.1
2023	326	26.4	12.3	32.5

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 East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	441	30.0	14.7	29.5
2003	441	30.0	14.7	29.5
2004	464	29.2	15.9	28.2
2005	450	29.0	15.5	35.8
2006	458	30.1	15.2	29.9
2007	391	29.0	13.5	29.9
2008	419	29.0	14.4	29.1
2009	373	30.0	12.4	32.2
2010	325	25.8	12.5	31.1
2011	373	22.1	16.8	27.3
2012	352	21.2	16.5	28.7
2013	289	22.2	13.0	41.2
2014	304	22.2	13.6	38.5
2015	317	23.0	13.7	33.8
2016	344	24.0	14.3	36.3
2017	341	24.2	14.0	29.9
2018	354	22.5	15.6	38.4
2019	332	22.8	14.5	39.5
2020	312	22.6	13.7	40.7
2021	298	23.2	12.8	38.6
2022	290	24.6	11.7	33.1
2023	326	26.4	12.3	32.5

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 East Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,736 (100.0%)	$8,736
2020	$30 (0.3%)	$8,911 (99.7%)	$8,941
2021	$266 (2.8%)	$9,217 (97.2%)	$9,484
2022	$1,305 (12.1%)	$9,437 (87.9%)	$10,742

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard East Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 124^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard East Elementary)	60.8	51	9.8%
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 East Elementary)	54	60.4	6.4%
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 East Elementary)	80.6	63.8	16.8%
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 East Elementary)	79.1	62.1	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard R-II)	56.5	48.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	326	1.8%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	5	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	310	308	0.6%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	32.5%	6.9%

Schools Near Willard East 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 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 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 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
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
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
Truman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 N Farm Rd 159	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-5100	255	21	11.9	40.8%	199 (78.0%)	19 (7.5%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.5%)	51.5	440^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.0%		78.5	170^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.3%	270	29.6	53.5	42.8	42.9	38.6			$14,678	$3,121	$11,557

Frequently Asked Questions about Willard East Elementary

What schools do graduates of Willard East Elementary attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Willard East Elementary?

Students at Willard East Elementary are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Willard East Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Willard East Elementary.

What district is Willard East Elementary in?

Willard R-II

Is Willard East Elementary a good school?

Willard East Elementary ranks 124^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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