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Very Good

#828 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 24% in state

Willyard Elementary School

Elementary School · Ravenna City

680 Summit Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266

Enrollment

280

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

7.8

Grades

1st – 2nd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#828 of 3,441

In Ravenna

#3 of 10

public schools

In district

#2 of 6

Ravenna City

School environment

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Willyard Elementary School

7.8/10

Elementary School in Ravenna · grades 1st – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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5.1/10

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About Willyard Elementary School

Willyard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ravenna, OH, part of Ravenna City. Willyard Elementary School serves approximately 280 students, and covers grades 1st-2nd, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Willyard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Willyard Elementary School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.4
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at Willyard Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,474
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Willyard Elementary School — Students at Willyard Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 64.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.

How Willyard Elementary School Compares

See how Willyard Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
76th percentile in OH
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

Location

680 Summit Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Willyard Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Davey Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Kent), which scores slightly higher. Another option is West Main Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Brimfield Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Kent), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Ravenna, see our Ravenna schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.9 mi
School Distance Rating
West Main Elementary School Ravenna 1.2 mi 7.9
Brown Middle School Ravenna 1.3 mi 5.1
West Park Elementary School Ravenna 1.6 mi 6.4
Ravenna Preschool Ravenna 2.0 mi 5.8
Ravenna High School Ravenna 2.2 mi 5.3
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School Rootstown 2.6 mi 6.0
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School Rootstown 2.6 mi 6.0
Rootstown Elementary School Rootstown 2.7 mi 6.8
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School Rootstown 2.7 mi 6.9
Maplewood Career Center Building Ravenna 3.5 mi 5.4
KSU CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Kent 4.2 mi
Walls Elementary School Kent 4.9 mi 7.5
Brimfield Elementary School Kent 5.3 mi 7.6
ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kent 5.5 mi 5.2
Theodore Roosevelt High School Kent 5.7 mi 7.3
Holden Elementary School Kent 5.5 mi 6.8
Streetsboro High School Streetsboro 6.9 mi 6.2
Stanton Middle School Kent 6.0 mi 7.1
Davey Elementary School Kent 6.0 mi 8.4
Field Middle School Mogadore 6.9 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44266 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,211

Median Home Value

$159,900

Median Rent

$904/mo

Population

32,301

College Educated

20.9%

Homeownership

69%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willyard Elementary School

What grades does Willyard Elementary School serve?

Willyard Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.

How many students attend Willyard Elementary School?

Willyard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willyard Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Willyard Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willyard Elementary School rank in OH?

Willyard Elementary School ranks #828 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Willyard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willyard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Willyard Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willyard Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Willyard Elementary School a charter school?

No, Willyard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Willyard Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Willyard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

District

Ravenna City
District Enrollment
1,948
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,474
District Rank
#2 of 6

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