WILLOW SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Willow Springs Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Willow Springs SD 108 school district, located in Willow Springs, IL with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Willow Springs Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Willow Springs Elementary School, located at 8345 Archer Ave in Willow Springs, Illinois, serves as the primary educational hub for its local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social development, and the personal growth of its students. The school is typically characterized by a community-oriented atmosphere, where faculty and staff work to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, Willow Springs Elementary generally emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school often utilizes its location in the suburban Willow Springs area to facilitate a close-knit school culture, encouraging parental involvement and strong home-school partnerships. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character development in its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Willow Springs Elem School at (708) 839-6828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willow Springs, IL 60480-1402
(708) 839-6828
WILLOW SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Willow Springs, IL with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Willow Springs SD 108
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 35.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 393 students
- White
- 55.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.