School Overview
Willard Central Elementary, located at 2625 N. Farm Rd 101 in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a foundational campus within the Willard R-II School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. By integrating core curriculum standards with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors while fostering a love for learning in a welcoming, neighborhood-focused setting.

As part of the broader Willard school community, the elementary school benefits from the district’s emphasis on innovation and student well-being. The campus focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while offering opportunities for students to engage in collaborative activities that nurture their social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through the [Willard Schools website](http://willardschools.net), which serves as a hub for district-wide news, calendar updates, and resources designed to keep families connected and informed throughout the academic year.
404
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic Student Count
White370
Hispanic10
Black6
Asian7
Two or More11
  • White
    370 (91.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7%)
  • Black
    6 (1.5%)
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: WILLARD R-II
Phone: (417)831-4440
Website: http://wc.willardschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten61
Grade 169
Grade 279
Grade 380
Grade 482
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21052%
Male19448%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)