WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.

School Overview
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.
414
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic Student Count
White380
Hispanic14
Black7
Asian7
Two or More6
  • White
    380 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WILLARD R-II
Phone: (417)831-4440
Website: http://willardschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten75
Grade 180
Grade 276
Grade 375
Grade 476
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21351.4%
Male20148.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)