Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Willard Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Willard Central Elementary School's ranking?
Willard Central Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Willard Central Elementary School?
402 students attend Willard Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Willard Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Central Elementary School?
Willard Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willard Central Elementary School offer ?
Willard Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willard Central Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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