WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.

ws.willardschools.net

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Willard South Elementary, located at 4151 W. Division in Springfield, Missouri, is a primary school serving students within the Willard R-II School District. As part of a district known for balancing a small-town atmosphere with suburban growth, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The campus focuses on foundational education, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social development to prepare its young students for success in later grades.

The school emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child," integrating modern instructional practices with character-building initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the broader Willard school system, Willard South maintains a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, encouraging strong partnerships between home and school to ensure each student reaches their full potential.

395

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	43
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
290 (73.4%)
Hispanic
43 (10.9%)
Black
35 (8.9%)
Two or More
22 (5.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)862-6308
Website:	http://ws.willardschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.4%
Male	196	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)