Willard Elementary

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willard Elementary, located in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a cornerstone for its local community. Operating as part of the Spokane Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive learning environments. Its location on W. Longfellow Avenue places it within a residential hub, allowing it to foster strong ties with families and neighborhood organizations in the North Spokane area.

The school is recognized for its commitment to supporting diverse student needs, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to help pupils meet state academic standards. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Willard Elementary often emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging student participation in community activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.

403

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	38
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	69
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	14

White
252 (62.7 %)
Two or More
69 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.5 %)
Black
12 (3.0 %)
American Indian
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-4444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	46.7%
Male	214	53.1%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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