Enrollment
394
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Orchard Hills Elem compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Orchard Hills Elem
Willard Orchard Hills Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Willard R-Ii spends $10,378 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Willard R-Ii also operates Willard High (1,379 students) and Willard Middle (704 students) alongside Willard Orchard Hills Elem.
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 Orchard Hills Elem compares
Willard Orchard Hills Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willard R-Ii, which includes Willard Orchard Hills Elem.
$10,378
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willard Orchard Hills Elem a good school?
Willard Orchard Hills Elem earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri 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 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.
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