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#1703 of 2,228 schools in WA
Willard Early Learning Center
School · Tacoma School District
3201 S D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 85 schools in Tacoma. Learn more
Enrollment
30
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
30
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#1,703 of 2,228
In Tacoma
#68 of 88
public schools
In district
#49 of 62
Tacoma School District
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Willard Early Learning Center
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About Willard Early Learning Center
Willard Early Learning Center is a public school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District. Willard Early Learning Center serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K. Willard Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 2,228 schools in WA.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- WA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Willard Early Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
100% of students at Willard Early Learning Center 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
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Willard Early Learning Center Compares
See how Willard Early Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3201 S D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willard Early Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lyon Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mann Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Comm Based Trans Program (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School Tacoma | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Summit Public School: Olympus Seattle | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Edna Travis Elementary School Tacoma | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Tacoma Open Doors Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Whitman Elementary School Tacoma | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Lyon Elementary School Tacoma | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Stewart Middle School Tacoma | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Impact Public Schools Tacoma | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Bates Technical High School Tacoma | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Mann Elementary School Tacoma | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Reed Elementary School Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Blix Elementary School Tacoma | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Comm Based Trans Program Tacoma | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Special Services Tacoma | 1.7 mi | — |
| Stanley Elementary School Tacoma | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| CONCORDIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tacoma | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| CONCORDIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tacoma | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Sheridan Elementary School Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Fawcett Elementary School Tacoma | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98418 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,413
Median Home Value
$385,300
Median Rent
$1,512/mo
Population
10,475
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
38.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willard Early Learning Center
What grades does Willard Early Learning Center serve?
Willard Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Willard Early Learning Center?
Willard Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
How does Willard Early Learning Center rank in WA?
Willard Early Learning Center ranks #1,703 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Willard Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Willard Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Willard Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Willard Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Willard Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard Early Learning Center?
63.3% of students at Willard Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (253) 571-2620
Resources & Links
District
Tacoma School District- District Enrollment
- 28,272
- Schools in District
- 69
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,679
- District Rank
- #49 of 62
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