Willard Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50317 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#565 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#19626 of 50,301 nationally
About Willard Elementary School
Willard Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 565th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Willard Elementary School ranks 19th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willard Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 1.8 km away
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 2.2 km away
Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 2.8 km away
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students · 3.0 km away
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 3.3 km away
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 3.5 km away
East High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students · 3.5 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 3.7 km away
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students · 3.8 km away
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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247 students
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248 students
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
Nodland Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
249 students
Fairview Park Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willard Elementary School a good school?
Willard Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #565 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Willard Elementary School ranks #565 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #19626 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School had 247 students in 2025.
Is Willard Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Willard Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willard Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willard Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.