Willard Central Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Missouri 65802 · Willard R-II
#234 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#10982 of 50,301 nationally
About Willard Central Elem.
Willard Central Elem. is a public elementary located in Springfield, in the Willard R-II school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 234th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 60 schools in Springfield; Willard Central Elem. ranks 2nd of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 Central Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willard Central Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willard South Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students · 5.2 km away
Willard Intermediate-South
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
284 students · 6.1 km away
Willard North Elem.
Willard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
340 students · 6.3 km away
Willard High
Willard · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 6.3 km away
Willard Intermediate North
Willard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
356 students · 6.4 km away
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students · 6.6 km away
Willard Middle
Willard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students · 6.7 km away
Willard East Elem.
Willard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
322 students · 6.8 km away
Bissett Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students · 7.7 km away
Bois D'arc Elem.
Bois D'arc · Public middle · Grades 4–6
178 students · 7.8 km away
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403 students
Veterans Elem.
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Lathrop Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willard Central Elem. a good school?
Willard Central Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #234 of 1,159 in Missouri. 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 Central Elem. rank in Missouri?
Willard Central Elem. ranks #234 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #10982 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willard Central Elem.?
Willard Central Elem. had 404 students in 2025.
Is Willard Central Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Willard Central Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willard Central Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willard Central Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.