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#1036 of 2,216 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
Willard North Elem.
Elementary School · WILLARD R-II
409 FARMER RD, Willard, MO 65781
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Willard
#3 of 5
public schools
Missouri elementary schools
#556 of 1,202
In district
#4 of 9
WILLARD R-II
Academic performance
8.6 / 10
Exceptional
About Willard North Elem.
Willard North Elementary serves 318 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Willard, Missouri, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking 201st out of 2,234 Missouri schools, the school places in the 91st percentile statewide. The school maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1 with 30 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.
Academically, students demonstrate solid performance with 57% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 47% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. Willard North Elementary sits within a stable community where the median household income reaches $75,214 and the median home value is $192,300. About one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 12.1% among its 9,104 residents.
The school serves families in this town located on the fringe of an urban area in Greene County, combining the benefits of smaller community feel with access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.
Score Breakdown
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Willard North Elem. — Students at Willard North Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 5.3/10.
How Willard North Elem. Compares
See how Willard North Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 57% (2019) to 47% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 57% (2019) to 57% (2022).
Location
409 FARMER RD, Willard, MO 65781
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willard North Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. YORK ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WILLARD SOUTH ELEM. (rated 6.6/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Springfield), with a very similar rating. Additionally, WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEM (rated 6.4/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Springfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Willard, see our Willard schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH Willard | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| WILLARD MIDDLE Willard | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| WILLARD EAST ELEM. Willard | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| WILLARD HIGH Willard | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. Springfield | 3.9 mi | 6.3 |
| BOIS D'ARC ELEM. Bois D'Arc | 5.2 mi | 6.5 |
| WILLARD SOUTH ELEM. Springfield | 6.2 mi | 6.6 |
| WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH Springfield | 7.4 mi | 6.5 |
| WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEM Springfield | 7.8 mi | 6.4 |
| BISSETT ELEM. Springfield | 7.6 mi | 3.9 |
| WILLIAMS ELEM. Springfield | 7.4 mi | 5.0 |
| WESTPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL Springfield | 8.2 mi | 6.0 |
| WESTPORT ELEM. Springfield | 8.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Springfield | 8.6 mi | — |
| YORK ELEM. Springfield | 8.4 mi | 7.5 |
| COMMUNITY LEARNING CTR. Springfield | 9.3 mi | — |
| HILLCREST HIGH Springfield | 8.0 mi | 5.9 |
| WILSON CREEK GROUP HOME Springfield | 9.3 mi | — |
| ASH GROVE ELEM. Ash Grove | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
| ASH GROVE HIGH Ash Grove | 7.9 mi | 7.2 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Willard North Elem. has a median household income of $79,978. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,500, with a median rent of $1,153/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADVANCE ELEM. Advance, MO | 6.5 |
| ARCHIE ELEMENTARY Archie, MO | 6.5 |
| BOONE ELEM. Troy, MO | 6.5 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis, MO | 6.5 |
| FREDERICKTOWN ELEM. Fredericktown, MO | 6.5 |
| GERALD ELEM. Gerald, MO | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willard North Elem.
What grades does Willard North Elem. serve?
Willard North Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Willard North Elem.?
Willard North Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard North Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard North Elem. is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard North Elem. rank in MO?
Willard North Elem. is ranked #1036 out of 2,216 schools in MO.
What is Willard North Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Willard North Elem. has a composite rating of 6.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willard North Elem.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Willard North Elem. has 43.7% math proficiency and 52.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Willard North Elem. a charter school?
No, Willard North Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard North Elem. a Title I school?
No, Willard North Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard North Elem.?
41.2% of students at Willard North 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Average (639/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Willard). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 742-2597
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
WILLARD R-II- District Enrollment
- 4,648
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,953
- District Rank
- #4 of 9
Other Schools in This District
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