Below Average
#2033 of 2,221 schools in MO
Willard South Elem.
Elementary School · Willard R-ii · Springfield, MO
A Willard R-ii elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4151 W DIVISION, Springfield, MO 65802
- Math 28% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willard South Elem. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willard South 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$51,080
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bissett Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Westport Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Willard Orchard Hills ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Arthur Mallory Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.4 mi | 139 | 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
- #9 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 South Elem. is listed in WILLARD R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willard South Elem.
Willard South Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Willard R-ii, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,033 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willard South Elem.
What grades does Willard South Elem. serve?
Willard South Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Willard South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard South Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard South Elem. rank in MO?
Willard South Elem. ranks #2,033 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willard South Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Willard South Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 South Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard South Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willard South Elem. a charter school?
No, Willard South Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard South Elem. a Title I school?
No, Willard South Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard South Elem.?
53.3% of students at Willard South 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
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (417) 862-6308
- Area population (ZIP 65802)
- 46,005
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 65802; 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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