WILLOW SPRINGS ELEM.

WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV
215 W FOURTH ST
WILLOW SPRINGS, MO 65793
446 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Willow Springs Elementary School, located in Willow Springs, Missouri, serves as a foundational component of the Willow Springs R-IV School District. Situated at 215 West Fourth Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and character development for its young student population. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes fundamental learning skills while striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school’s official website serves as a primary communication bridge between the administration, teachers, and families. Through this digital portal, the district provides updates on academic calendars, student resources, and school policies, ensuring that parents remain engaged in their children's educational journey. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship with the community, Willow Springs Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, upholding the values of the Willow Springs area.
446
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    416 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9%)
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: WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV
Phone: (417)469-2474
Website: http://willowspringsschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 265
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 99
Gender Ratio