- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Willard Intermediate-South
Federal NCES profile for Willard Intermediate-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293201003354
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Intermediate-South earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Intermediate-South has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Intermediate-South ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201003354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Willard Intermediate-South shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 293201003354 · Springfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard Intermediate-South shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard Intermediate-South 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 284
Willard Intermediate-South
284 students
What this shows Willard Intermediate-South reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Intermediate-South compares
Willard Intermediate-South is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% 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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Willard Intermediate-South is more 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 Intermediate-South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Intermediate-South'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 elementary 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Intermediate-South
How many students attend Willard Intermediate-South?
Willard Intermediate-South has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Intermediate-South?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Intermediate-South is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Intermediate-South?
38.5% of students at Willard Intermediate-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Intermediate-South?
The largest demographic group at Willard Intermediate-South is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Intermediate-South?
Willard Intermediate-South has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Intermediate-South rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Intermediate-South ranks #6 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Willard R-Ii?
Besides Willard Intermediate-South, 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.