Willards Elementary
309 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Willards Elementary School, located in the rural community of Willards, Maryland, serves as a focal point for education in the northern part of Wicomico County. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. Being situated in a smaller, close-knit community, the school often benefits from a tight-knit relationship between staff, families, and the local area, which helps in creating a personalized approach to student growth.
The school operates under the Wicomico County Public Schools district, following state-mandated curriculum standards while integrating programs aimed at social-emotional learning and academic achievement. With its location on Richland Road, Willards Elementary provides a traditional neighborhood school experience, focusing on preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school by encouraging both classroom participation and extracurricular involvement. The faculty and administration are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive setting where children from diverse backgrounds can build the necessary skills for long-term academic success.
The school operates under the Wicomico County Public Schools district, following state-mandated curriculum standards while integrating programs aimed at social-emotional learning and academic achievement. With its location on Richland Road, Willards Elementary provides a traditional neighborhood school experience, focusing on preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school by encouraging both classroom participation and extracurricular involvement. The faculty and administration are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive setting where children from diverse backgrounds can build the necessary skills for long-term academic success.
309
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 239 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 32 |
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White239 (77.3 %)
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Two or More32 (10.4 %)
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Hispanic28 (9.1 %)
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Black6 (1.9 %)
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Asian4 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Wicomico County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (410)677-5819 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 309 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 137 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
39
Kindergarten
70
Grade 1
67
Grade 2
66
Grade 3
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Grade 1 | 67 |
| Grade 2 | 66 |
| Grade 3 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 145 | 46.9% |
| Male | 164 | 53.1% |
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