Excellent
#165 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 7% in state
Willard North Elem.
Elementary School · Willard R-ii · Willard, MO
A Willard R-ii elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 FARMER RD, Willard, MO 65781
- Math 67% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willard North Elem. score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willard North Elem. 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average639/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willard), 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
$79,978
Median home value
$210,500
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65781; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard East Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Willard Central Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Willard Orchard Hills ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
| Willard South Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 409 | 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.
Willard R-ii
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willard North Elem. is listed in WILLARD R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willard North Elem.
Willard North Elem. is a public elementary school in Willard, MO, part of Willard R-ii, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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. ranks #165 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willard North Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Willard North Elem. 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 Willard North Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard North Elem. has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (417) 742-2597
- Area population (ZIP 65781)
- 9,160
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 65781; 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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