Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willard South Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willard South Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard South Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willard South Elementary School's ranking?
Willard South Elementary School is ranked #934 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Willard South Elementary School?
409 students attend Willard South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Willard South Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard South Elementary School?
Willard South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willard South Elementary School offer ?
Willard South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willard South Elementary School part of?
Willard South Elementary School is part of Willard R-II School District.
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