Frances Willard Elementary School

2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frances 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frances Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Frances Willard Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Frances 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 Frances Willard Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3357 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frances Willard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frances 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.
4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
6%
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Hispanic
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
49%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frances Willard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Frances Willard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frances Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Willard Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Frances Willard Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Willard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Frances Willard Elementary School?
327 students attend Frances Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Frances Willard Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Willard Elementary School?
Frances Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances Willard Elementary School offer ?
Frances Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Frances Willard Elementary School part of?
Frances Willard Elementary School is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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