Willard Central Elem. vs Willard South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students
Willard South Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
| Measure | Willard Central Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Willard South Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,159 | #568 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10982 of 50,301 | #22466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 404 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 53.9).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Willard Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 58.2%).
- •Willard South Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Willard Central Elem. is the larger school with 404 students compared with 395.
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 Willard Central Elem. better than Willard South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Central Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 53.9 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 Willard Central Elem. and Willard South Elem.?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Willard Central Elem.: 404. Willard South Elem.: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Willard Central Elem. and Willard South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Willard Central Elem. is 234th of 1,159 and Willard South Elem. is 568th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).