Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Willard Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Willard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/119000/119046/willard-elementary-school-chart-b451zbn.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/119000/119046/willard-elementary-school-chart-52dhra.png)
Black
8%
17%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/119000/119046/willard-elementary-school-chart-bg2oeRs.png)
White
59%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/119000/119046/willard-elementary-school-chart-hyPNfQ.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Willard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Willard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/119000/119046/willard-elementary-school-chart-baUgo9d.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Willard Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Willard Elementary School often compared to?
Willard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
412 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Willard Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of River Forest SD 90 School District.
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