North County Parkside Elem. vs Willard Central Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North County Parkside Elem.
Desloge · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
404 students
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students
| Measure | North County Parkside Elem. Desloge, Missouri | Willard Central Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,159 | #234 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22721 of 50,301 | #10982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Desloge | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 53.5).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 57.4%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
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 North County Parkside Elem. better than Willard Central Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Central Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 53.5 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 North County Parkside Elem. and Willard Central Elem.?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Desloge and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North County Parkside Elem.: 404. Willard Central Elem.: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North County Parkside Elem. and Willard Central Elem. rank in Missouri?
North County Parkside Elem. is 582nd of 1,159 and Willard Central Elem. is 234th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).