- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willard, MO
Willard East Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Willard East Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293201002773
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard East Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Willard · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard East Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard East Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Willard, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201002773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Willard East Elem. held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 293201002773 · Willard, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 12.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard East Elem. held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard East 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
- Willard Centra 404
Willard Central Elem.
404 students
- Willard South 395
Willard South Elem.
395 students
- Willard Orchar 394
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
394 students
- This school 322
Willard East Elem.
322 students
What this shows Willard East Elem. reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard East Elem. compares
Willard East 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Willard East 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 East 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard East 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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard East Elem.
How many students attend Willard East Elem.?
Willard East Elem. has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willard, MO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard East Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 East Elem.?
24.8% of students at Willard East Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard East Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Willard East Elem. is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Willard, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard East Elem.?
Willard East Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 East Elem. rank among public schools in Willard?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard East Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Willard, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willard on the city page.
What other schools are in Willard R-Ii?
Besides Willard East Elem., Willard R-Ii also operates Willard High (1,379 students), Willard Middle (704 students), and Willard Central Elem. (404 students). See the Willard R-Ii district page for the complete list.