Enrollment
558
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willard, OH
Willard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390450901989
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Willard · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Elementary School
Willard Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Willard, Ohio, enrolling 558 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Willard Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Ohio schools and 55% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 57.7% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Willard City also operates Willard High School (319 students) and Willard Middle School (306 students) alongside Willard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willard Elementary School compares
Willard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 55% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 83% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Willard Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willard City, which includes Willard Elementary School.
$14,526
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 42.2%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Willard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Willard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Elementary School
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 55% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% 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 Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Willard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Elementary School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Willard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willard Elementary School rank among public schools in Willard?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willard, OH. 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.
Is Willard Elementary School a good school?
Willard Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Willard City?
Besides Willard Elementary School, Willard City also operates Willard High School (319 students) and Willard Middle School (306 students). See the Willard City district page for the complete list.
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