- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Willard Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Willard Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293201001700
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Central Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #14 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Central Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Central Elem. ranks #14 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Willard Central Elem. held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 293201001700 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard Central Elem. held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard Central Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willard High
Willard High
1,379 students
- Willard Middle
Willard Middle
704 students
- This school 404
Willard Central Elem.
404 students
- Willard South 395
Willard South Elem.
395 students
- Willard Orchar 394
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
394 students
- Willard Interm 356
Willard Intermediate North
356 students
What this shows Willard Central Elem. reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Central Elem. compares
Willard Central Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Willard Central Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willard R-Ii reports $10,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Central Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Intermediate North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Central Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Central Elem.
How many students attend Willard Central Elem.?
Willard Central Elem. has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Central Elem. is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard Central Elem.?
30.0% of students at Willard Central Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Central Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Willard Central Elem. is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Central Elem.?
Willard Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willard Central Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Central Elem. ranks #14 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Willard R-Ii?
Besides Willard Central Elem., Willard R-Ii also operates Willard High (1,379 students), Willard Middle (704 students), and Willard South Elem. (395 students). See the Willard R-Ii district page for the complete list.