Willyard Elementary School

295 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Willyard Elementary School, located at 680 Summit Road in Ravenna, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ravenna School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Willyard Elementary plays a vital role in the local Ravenna community by promoting inclusive values and strong school-family partnerships. The school emphasizes character education and encourages active participation from parents and guardians to create a supportive learning atmosphere. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum and a student-centered approach, Willyard strives to provide a safe and engaging space where children can grow, explore their interests, and build the confidence necessary for lifelong learning.

295

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willyard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	21
Black	36
Two or More	40

White
198 (67.1%)
Two or More
40 (13.6%)
Black
36 (12.2%)
Hispanic
21 (7.1%)

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:	Ravenna City
Phone:	(330)296-6481
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 1 174

Grade 2 121