- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willard, MO
Willard High
Federal NCES profile for Willard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293201002243
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Willard · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Willard, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201002243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Willard High held near 1,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 293201002243 · Willard, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,379 enr · 16.4:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard Middle (704 students)
Willard High held near 1,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Willard Interm 356
Willard Intermediate North
356 students
What this shows Willard High reports 1,379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard High compares
Willard High 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 50% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,379
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Willard High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Intermediate North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard High
How many students attend Willard High?
Willard High has 1,379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willard, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,381 (2022-23) → 1,400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard High is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard High?
23.0% of students at Willard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard High?
The largest demographic group at Willard High is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Willard, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard High?
Willard High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Willard?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard High ranks #4 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 High, Willard R-Ii also operates Willard Middle (704 students), Willard Central Elem. (404 students), and Willard South Elem. (395 students). See the Willard R-Ii district page for the complete list.