- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Willard South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Willard South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293201002241
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard South Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #19 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard South Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard South Elem. ranks #19 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Willard South Elem. held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 293201002241 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard South Elem. held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard South 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
- This school 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 South Elem. reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard South Elem. compares
Willard South 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Willard South 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 South 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Intermediate North | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard South 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard South Elem.
How many students attend Willard South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard South Elem. is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 South Elem.?
46.5% of students at Willard South Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard South Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Willard South Elem. is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 South Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard South Elem. ranks #19 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 South 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.