Willard Elementary School serves 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
199 students

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
15%
7%

Hispanic
n/a
12%

Black
81%
12%

White
4%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
199 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Willard Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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