Willard Elem School

www.willard.district65.net

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willard Elementary School, located at 2700 Hurd Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, serves as a neighborhood school within Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a district that prides itself on diversity and equity, Willard aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Evanston community, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. Beyond its core curriculum, Willard typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' unique talents and interests. With a focus on collaborative teaching and a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students, Willard Elementary works to maintain an environment where students feel safe, challenged, and encouraged to succeed.

355

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	71
Black	41
Asian	9
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
209 (59.0%)
Hispanic
71 (20.1%)
Black
41 (11.6%)
Two or More
21 (5.9%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)905-3601
Website:	http://www.willard.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 71