A+
Excellent
98/100

Willard Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1250 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 57% · Math 52% proficient · 92nd percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
347
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%92/100reading 94th percentile, math 90th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+31 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+30 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +30 pts, math +21 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +15 pts, math -1 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income57%52%reading +26 pts, math +23 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1250 Ashland Ave
City River Forest
ZIP Code 60305
District 1733810
NCES School ID 173381003475
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60305

Understanding the community around Willard Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $144,784
Per Capita Income $89,337
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.2%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $668,900
Median Rent $1,347
Owner-Occupied 87.7%
Renter-Occupied 12.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willard Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.7%
Two or More Races 14.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.8%
Asian 7.5%
Black 4.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 347
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has 347 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Willard Elem School serve?
Willard Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willard Elem School receive per student?
Willard Elem School receives $24,729 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willard Elem School in 60305 ▼
Avg Home Value
$723,285
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,200
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
12.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026