Willard South Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Missouri 65802 · Willard R-II
#568 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#22466 of 50,301 nationally
About Willard South Elem.
Willard South 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 395 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 568th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 395.
There are 60 schools in Springfield; Willard South Elem. ranks 18th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 South Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willard South Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bissett Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students · 2.5 km away
Willard Intermediate-South
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
284 students · 2.9 km away
Westport Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students · 3.2 km away
Westport Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 3.2 km away
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students · 3.5 km away
Arthur Mallory Early Childhood
Springfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
143 students · 3.9 km away
Williams Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 4.0 km away
York Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 4.1 km away
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students · 5.2 km away
Community Learning Ctr.
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
9 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
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Pioneer Trail Elementary
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396 students
Mountain View Elem.
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Discovery Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willard South Elem. a good school?
Willard South Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #568 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 South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Willard South Elem. ranks #568 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #22466 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willard South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. had 395 students in 2025.
Is Willard South Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Willard South Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willard South Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willard South Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.