Bois D'arc Elem. vs Willard Central Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bois D'arc Elem.
Bois D'arc · Public middle · Grades 4–6
178 students
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students
| Measure | Bois D'arc Elem. Bois D'arc, Missouri | Willard Central Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 392 | #234 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8162 of 15,369 | #10982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 178 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Bois D'arc | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 47.6).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 47.2%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
- •Willard Central Elem. is the larger school with 404 students compared with 178.
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 Bois D'arc Elem. better than Willard Central Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Central Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 47.6 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 Bois D'arc Elem. and Willard Central Elem.?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Bois D'arc and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bois D'arc Elem.: 178. Willard Central Elem.: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bois D'arc Elem. and Willard Central Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bois D'arc Elem. is 210th of 392 and Willard Central Elem. is 234th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).