Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Willard Orchard Hills Elementary ranks 372 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willard Orchard Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Springfield, Missouri, with an enrollment of 424 students. While the school is part of the Willard R-II School District, which is ranked 61 out of 386 districts in Missouri, Willard Orchard Hills Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Missouri elementary schools, with performance on state assessments generally below the district and state averages in both math and English language arts.

The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (41.51%) compared to the district average, and it has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.4% to 19.9% in recent years. Within the Willard R-II district, Willard Central Elementary and Willard South Elementary generally outperform Willard Orchard Hills on state assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Compared to nearby schools in the Springfield R-XII district, such as McGregor Elementary, Williams Elementary, and Westport Elementary, Willard Orchard Hills Elementary generally outperforms them on state assessments and has lower rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, suggesting it is a middle-performing school within its own district and the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

4595 Farm Road 140
Springfield, MO 65802-5644

(417) 869-0600

District: Willard R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
372^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,178

Students who attend Willard Orchard Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Intermediate North
	Willard Middle
High:	Willard High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

African American:

9.7%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willard Orchard Hills Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), African American (9.7%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary is 11.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Willard Orchard Hills Elementary employs 34.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary is $12,178, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Willard R-II School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willard Orchard Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Orchard Hills Elementary 372^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Willard Orchard Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Willard R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard R-II 61^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	59.73	456^th	1088	58.1%
2012	59.22	456^th	1085	58.0%
2013	46.68	650^th	1108	41.3%
2014	40.46	729^th	1089	33.1%
2015	42.26	672^nd	1058	36.5%
2016	59.16	376^th	865	56.5%
2017	58.72	419^th	1032	59.4%
2018	38.42	674^th	1045	35.5%
2019	45.22	585^th	1052	44.4%
2021	52.56	434^th	901	51.8%
2022	50.51	447^th	908	50.8%
2023	52.22	430^th	898	52.1%
2024	57.60	372^nd	906	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	35.48	641^st	887	27.7%
2019	46.84	491^st	907	45.9%
2022	49.05	230^th	532	56.8%

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Rank History for White students at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.73	626^th	898	30.3%
2019	36.70	607^th	917	33.8%
2021	43.26	390^th	691	43.6%
2022	34.19	477^th	675	29.3%
2023	40.65	396^th	673	41.2%
2024	52.55	310^th	668	53.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

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by a citizen
Monday, October 20, 2014

One of the best elementary schools in the district. The teachers are dedicated, the administration and support staff all very dedicated as well. The children in this school are motivated, exceptionally bright children. To read that it has such a low ranking is ridiculous! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	235	23	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	277
2011	273	16	3	20	2	0	2	316
2012	305	16	7	16	3	0	9	356
2013	297	15	6	22	4	0	11	355
2014	291	15	9	23	6	0	20	364
2015	298	13	5	22	4	0	25	367
2016	310	15	4	27	5	0	34	395
2017	280	13	3	27	3	0	27	353
2018	279	14	3	33	3	0	25	357
2019	276	8	3	29	1	0	16	333
2020	280	23	5	33	2	0	20	363
2021	272	18	6	32	2	0	22	352
2022	286	19	4	37	3	0	20	369
2023	332	28	4	39	4	1	16	424
2024	305	39	5	35	5	1	14	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	277	20.7	13.3	49.8
2011	316	24.7	12.7	51.9
2012	356	27.2	13.0	50.3
2013	355	27.6	12.8	52.1
2014	364	28.0	12.9	46.7
2015	367	29.0	12.6	43.9
2016	395	29.0	13.6	40
2017	353	28.9	12.1	39.7
2018	357	28.4	12.5	45.1
2019	333	26.9	12.3	45.6
2020	363	28.5	12.7	45.2
2021	352	31.3	11.2	47.2
2022	369	31.4	11.7	41.2
2023	424	36.5	11.6	41.5
2024	404	34.4	11.7	39.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	277	20.7	13.3	49.8
2011	316	24.7	12.7	51.9
2012	356	27.2	13.0	50.3
2013	355	27.6	12.8	52.1
2014	364	28.0	12.9	46.7
2015	367	29.0	12.6	43.9
2016	395	29.0	13.6	40
2017	353	28.9	12.1	39.7
2018	357	28.4	12.5	45.1
2019	333	26.9	12.3	45.6
2020	363	28.5	12.7	45.2
2021	352	31.3	11.2	47.2
2022	369	31.4	11.7	41.2
2023	424	36.5	11.6	41.5
2024	404	34.4	11.7	39.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$28 (0.3%)	$9,225 (99.7%)	$9,253
2020	$356 (3.6%)	$9,451 (96.4%)	$9,807
2021	$524 (4.7%)	$10,607 (95.3%)	$11,132
2022	$1,149 (9.4%)	$11,029 (90.6%)	$12,178

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 585^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 430^th of 898 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard Orchard Hills Elementary)	44.2	40.3	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard R-II)	55.1	49.7	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard Orchard Hills Elementary)	53	53.3	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard R-II)	57.4	52.6	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard Orchard Hills Elementary)	39.2	34.3	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard R-II)	50.8	45.3	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Orchard Hills Elementary)	43.3	38.5	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard R-II)	56.5	48.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	424	27.3%
African American	8	28	250%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	29	39	34.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	276	332	20.3%
Two or More Races	16	16
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	41.5%	4.1%

Schools Near Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4595 Farm Road 140	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 869-0600	404	34	11.7	39.1%	305 (75.5%)	39 (9.7%)	35 (8.7%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	57.6	372^nd of 906 public elementary schools	58.9%		52.2	430^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.1%	58	38.2	41.4			48.4	53.1		$12,178	$1,149	$11,029
Westport Elementary	Public	K-5	415 S Golden	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3100	396	33	12.0	87.1%	250 (63.1%)	48 (12.1%)	57 (14.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (9.1%)	12.8	808^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.8%		11.9	805^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.4%	3	2.2	13.3	14.1	25.1	18.3	16.5	24.1	$12,145	$3,336	$8,809
Willard South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4151 W Division	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 862-6308	409	34	12.1	53.3%	306 (74.8%)	34 (8.3%)	47 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.1%)	37.4	585^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.4%		32.5	635^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.3%	50	21.8	43.1			34.6	41.0		$10,439	$793	$9,646
Bissett Elementary	Public	K-5	3014 W Calhoun	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-2800	204	18	11.3	86.8%	121 (59.3%)	36 (17.6%)	20 (9.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.3%)	30.5	652^nd of 906 public elementary schools	28.0%		25.6	700^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.0%	48	22.7		30.7		29.1	36.3		$13,437	$3,016	$10,422
Arthur Mallory Early Childhood	Public	PK	2525 West College Rd	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-7700	139	15	9.2	66.9%	105 (75.5%)	12 (8.6%)	8 (5.8%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.6%)								(n/a)
Sherwood Elementary	Public	K-5	2524 S. Golden	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-3800	437	30	14.8	58.1%	295 (67.5%)	44 (10.1%)	55 (12.6%)	15 (3.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.5%)	42.9	531^st of 906 public elementary schools	41.4%		43.3	532^nd of 898 public elementary schools	40.8%	1	19.8	29.9	36.4	36.5	33.7	46.1	46.8	$10,928	$2,585	$8,343
Adah Fulbright Early Childhood	Public	PK	3373 W.Battlefield Road	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-0014	216	13	16.6	52.8%	147 (68.1%)	11 (5.1%)	20 (9.3%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.0%)								(n/a)
York Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Nichols	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3000	227	17	13.3	91.2%	152 (67.0%)	23 (10.1%)	21 (9.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (11.9%)	32.5	634^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.0%		52.2	431^st of 898 public elementary schools	52.0%	203	35.2	25.9	29.4					$12,429	$1,808	$10,621
McGregor Elementary	Public	K-5	1221 W Madison	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-5700	279	29	9.5	89.6%	161 (57.7%)	42 (15.1%)	36 (12.9%)	7 (2.5%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.7%)	15.9	771^st of 906 public elementary schools	14.9%		10.2	819^th of 898 public elementary schools	8.8%	48	22.0	17.1	14.4	22.1		25.1	22.1	$11,920	$2,797	$9,122
Willard Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2625 N Farm Rd 101	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 831-4440	402	32	12.7	41.8%	368 (91.5%)	9 (2.2%)	12 (3.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	83.4	121^st of 906 public elementary schools	86.6%		73.4	204^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.3%	83	64.9	53.9			68.7	57.4		$10,810	$1,348	$9,462

Frequently Asked Questions about Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

Is Willard Orchard Hills Elementary a good school?

Willard Orchard Hills Elementary ranks 372^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Willard Orchard Hills Elementary in?

Willard R-II

What is the racial makeup of Willard Orchard Hills Elementary?

Students at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary are 75% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Willard Orchard Hills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Willard Orchard Hills Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Willard Orchard Hills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Willard Orchard Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willard Intermediate North
Middle : Willard Middle
High : Willard High

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