Bissett Elem. vs Willard South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bissett Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students
Willard South Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
| Measure | Bissett Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Willard South Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,159 | #568 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34350 of 50,301 | #22466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 187 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 36.4).
- •Willard South Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Willard South Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 87.2%).
- •Bissett Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Willard South Elem. is the larger school with 395 students compared with 187.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bissett Elem. better than Willard South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard South Elem. ranks higher (53.9 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bissett Elem. and Willard South Elem.?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissett Elem.: 187. Willard South Elem.: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissett Elem. and Willard South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bissett Elem. is 861st of 1,159 and Willard South Elem. is 568th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).