Excellent
#301 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Willard East Elem.
Elementary School · WILLARD R-II
518 KIME, Willard, MO 65781
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#301 of 2,221
In Willard
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
WILLARD R-II
Academic performance
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Willard East Elem.
Elementary School in Willard · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Willard East Elem.
Willard East Elem. is a public elementary school in Willard, MO, part of WILLARD R-II. Willard East Elem. serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Willard East Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Willard East Elem. show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Willard East Elem. — Students at Willard East Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Willard East Elem. Compares
See how Willard East Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
518 KIME, Willard, MO 65781
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willard East Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLARD NORTH ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WATKINS ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Springfield), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BISSETT ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Springfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Willard, see our Willard schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLARD HIGH Willard | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| WILLARD MIDDLE Willard | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH Willard | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| WILLARD NORTH ELEM. Willard | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. Springfield | 4.2 mi | 8.0 |
| WILLARD SOUTH ELEM. Springfield | 6.1 mi | 4.0 |
| BOIS D'ARC ELEM. Bois D'Arc | 6.1 mi | 7.0 |
| WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH Springfield | 7.5 mi | 5.3 |
| WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEM Springfield | 7.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BISSETT ELEM. Springfield | 7.3 mi | 8.1 |
| WILLIAMS ELEM. Springfield | 7.0 mi | 4.2 |
| WESTPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL Springfield | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WESTPORT ELEM. Springfield | 8.1 mi | 4.1 |
| HILLCREST HIGH Springfield | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| YORK ELEM. Springfield | 8.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Springfield | 8.4 mi | — |
| WATKINS ELEM. Springfield | 7.9 mi | 8.2 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OF SPRINGFIELD Springfield | 7.9 mi | 6.4 |
| BOWERMAN ELEM. Springfield | 8.2 mi | 6.3 |
| COMMUNITY LEARNING CTR. Springfield | 9.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65781 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,978
Median Home Value
$210,500
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
Population
9,160
College Educated
32.1%
Homeownership
72.3%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BISSETT ELEM. Springfield, MO | 8.1 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 8.1 |
| DOBBS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 8.1 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 8.1 |
| HIGH RIDGE ELEM. High Ridge, MO | 8.1 |
| JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs, MO | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willard East Elem.
What grades does Willard East Elem. serve?
Willard East Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Willard East Elem.?
Willard East Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard East Elem. is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard East Elem. rank in MO?
Willard East Elem. ranks #301 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willard East Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Willard East Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Willard East Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard East Elem. has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willard East Elem. a charter school?
No, Willard East Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard East Elem. a Title I school?
No, Willard East Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard East Elem.?
33.1% of students at Willard East Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (417) 742-4639
Resources & Links
District
WILLARD R-II- District Enrollment
- 4,648
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,953
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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