Excellent
#72 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 7% in state
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Springdale School District · Springdale, AR
A Springdale School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4377 GRIMSLEY RD, Springdale, AR 72762
- Math 65% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willis Shaw Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,678
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Young ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Thurman G. Smith Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Janie Darr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springdale School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #2 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is listed in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Springdale, AR, part of Springdale School District, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
What grades does Willis Shaw Elementary Sch serve?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willis Shaw Elementary Sch rank in AR?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch ranks #72 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Willis Shaw Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willis Shaw Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willis Shaw Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
35.5% of students at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (479) 750-8898
- Area population (ZIP 72762)
- 47,402
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72762; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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