Willard Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Evanston, Illinois 60201 · Evanston CCSD 65
#189 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#8046 of 50,301 nationally
About Willard Elem School
Willard Elem School is a public elementary located in Evanston, in the Evanston CCSD 65 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 355 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 189th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 355.
There are 16 schools in Evanston; Willard Elem School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Willard Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willard Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKenzie Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students · 934 m away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 966 m away
Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 1.4 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 1.6 km away
Haven Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 1.7 km away
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students · 1.7 km away
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 1.9 km away
Walker Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.1 km away
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students · 2.2 km away
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
254 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Litchfield Elem School
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
355 students
Greeley Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
Evelyn Alexander School
North Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–3
354 students
Milford Grade School West Campus
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Curtis Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Willard Elem School a good school?
Willard Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #189 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Willard Elem School ranks #189 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #8046 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School had 355 students in 2025.
Is Willard Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Willard Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willard Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willard Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.