WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.

WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WILLARD R-II school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 376 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 28 teachers, WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Willard Central Elementary, located at 2625 N. Farm Rd 101 in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a foundational campus within the Willard R-II School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. By integrating core curriculum standards with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors while fostering a love for learning in a welcoming, neighborhood-focused setting.

As part of the broader Willard school community, the elementary school benefits from the district’s emphasis on innovation and student well-being. The campus focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while offering opportunities for students to engage in collaborative activities that nurture their social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through the [Willard Schools website](http://willardschools.net), which serves as a hub for district-wide news, calendar updates, and resources designed to keep families connected and informed throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. at (417) 831-4440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.