Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Willard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Willard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Willard Elementary School is ranked #2905 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
366 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
