Willow Springs Elementary School

6800 Dwight Rowland Rd
Willow Spring, NC 27592
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Willow Springs Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Springs Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#254 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Willow Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
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White
65%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Willow Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Willow Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willow Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Springs Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Willow Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Willow Springs Elementary School?
656 students attend Willow Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Willow Springs Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Springs Elementary School?
Willow Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Springs Elementary School offer ?
Willow Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Springs Elementary School part of?
Willow Springs Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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