Below Average
#1929 of 2,221 schools in MO
Willow Springs Elem.
Elementary School · Willow Springs R-iv · Willow Springs, MO
A Willow Springs R-iv elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 W FOURTH ST, Willow Springs, MO 65793
- Math 35% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Springs Elem. score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Willow Springs 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willow Springs), 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
$54,101
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Willow Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Springs Elem. is listed in WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Springs Elem.
Willow Springs Elem. is a public elementary school in Willow Springs, MO, part of Willow Springs R-iv, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,929 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Springs Elem.
What grades does Willow Springs Elem. serve?
Willow Springs Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Willow Springs Elem.?
Willow Springs Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Elem. is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Springs Elem. rank in MO?
Willow Springs Elem. ranks #1,929 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willow Springs Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Springs Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Willow Springs Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Springs Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willow Springs Elem. a charter school?
No, Willow Springs Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Springs Elem. a Title I school?
No, Willow Springs Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Springs Elem.?
65.7% of students at Willow Springs 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (417) 469-2474
- Area population (ZIP 65793)
- 5,679
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 65793; 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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