- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
Federal NCES profile for Willard Orchard Hills Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293201003116
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Orchard Hills Elem earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Orchard Hills Elem has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Orchard Hills Elem ranks #5 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Willard Orchard Hills Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 293201003116 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 10.9:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard Orchard Hills Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard Orchard Hills 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
- This school 394
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
394 students
- Willard Interm 356
Willard Intermediate North
356 students
What this shows Willard Orchard Hills Elem reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Orchard Hills Elem compares
Willard Orchard Hills 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Willard Orchard Hills Elem 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 Orchard Hills Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Intermediate North | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Orchard Hills 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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Orchard Hills Elem
How many students attend Willard Orchard Hills Elem?
Willard Orchard Hills Elem has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Orchard Hills Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Orchard Hills Elem is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Orchard Hills Elem?
33.0% of students at Willard Orchard Hills Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Orchard Hills Elem?
The largest demographic group at Willard Orchard Hills Elem is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Orchard Hills Elem?
Willard Orchard Hills Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Orchard Hills Elem rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Orchard Hills Elem ranks #5 of 30 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 schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Willard R-Ii?
Besides Willard Orchard Hills 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.