C+
Average
66/100

Willard South Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 4151 W DIVISION, Springfield, MO 65802
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 52% · Math 42% proficient · 46th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

66
Repit Score
out of 100
409
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%46/100reading 53rd percentile, math 39th percentile among Missouri elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Missouri state test (2018–19), 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
White52%37%reading -5 pts, math -16 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +10 pts, math +4 pts72nd 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 4151 W DIVISION
City Springfield
ZIP Code 65802
District 2932010
NCES School ID 293201002241
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65802

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,304
Per Capita Income $26,676
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,900
Median Rent $857
Owner-Occupied 55.7%
Renter-Occupied 44.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willard South Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.5%
Black 8.3%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 409
Teachers (FTE) 33.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willard South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 South Elem.?
Willard South Elem. has 409 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Willard South Elem. serve?
Willard South Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willard South Elem. receive per student?
Willard South Elem. receives $11,445 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willard South Elem. in 65802 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,777
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,109
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
44.3%

Other Schools in 65802

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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