- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Willard Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390450901989 · Willard, OH Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 8.2:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High School (319 students)
Willard Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Willard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willard Elementary School
558 students
- Willard High S
Willard High School
319 students
- Willard Middle
Willard Middle School
306 students
What this shows Willard Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Elementary School compares
Willard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Willard City reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~558 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.