Willow Springs Elementary

Q: Is Willow Springs Elementary a good school?

Willow Springs Elementary ranks 450 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willow Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving 525 students in grades PK-4 in Willow Springs, Missouri, which is part of the Willow Springs R-IV school district. The school stands out for its strong performance with low-income students, relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, and efficient use of resources compared to nearby schools.

One of Willow Springs Elementary's key strengths is its consistent ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools for the performance of its low-income students over the past 3 years. This indicates the school is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged population. Additionally, the school has maintained a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby Mountain Grove Elementary and West Plains Elementary, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Academically, Willow Springs has outperformed the state average in 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA over the past 3 years.

However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past 10 years, from 380 to 682 out of over 1,000 Missouri elementary schools. This variability in performance indicates the school may have periods of stronger and weaker academic outcomes. Additionally, higher-performing schools like Mountain Grove Elementary and Fairview Elementary are located within 20 miles, providing more competition. Overall, Willow Springs Elementary appears to be a solid choice, but parents may want to further investigate the school's track record and compare it to other options in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793-1118

(417) 469-2474

District: Willow Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
450^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,637

Students who attend Willow Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willow Springs Middle
High:	Willow Springs High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Springs Elementary ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.45. (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 (93.9%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Springs Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Willow Springs Elementary employs 43.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Springs Elementary is $9,637.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Springs Elementary 450^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Willow Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Willow Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Springs R-IV 103^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	44.39	651^st	1074	39.4%
2007	56.27	449^th	1080	58.4%
2008	46.01	647^th	1084	40.3%
2009	36.37	759^th	1053	27.9%
2010	51.12	565^th	1066	47.0%
2011	51.13	592^nd	1088	45.6%
2012	44.09	688^th	1085	36.6%
2013	45.72	665^th	1108	40.0%
2014	48.48	603^rd	1089	44.6%
2015	60.44	408^th	1058	61.4%
2016	60.70	357^th	865	58.7%
2017	61.36	394^th	1032	61.8%
2018	47.44	549^th	1045	47.5%
2019	38.86	682^nd	1052	35.2%
2021	49.76	460^th	901	48.9%
2022	57.72	380^th	908	58.1%
2023	49.84	461^st	898	48.7%
2024	50.45	450^th	906	50.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.68	313^th	887	64.7%
2019	57.23	338^th	907	62.7%
2021	75.29	77^th	574	86.6%
2022	70.20	87^th	532	83.6%
2023	72.60	97^th	611	84.1%
2024	66.49	139^th	625	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.59	653^rd	898	27.3%
2019	21.56	793^rd	917	13.5%
2021	33.85	468^th	691	32.3%
2022	43.73	391^st	675	42.1%
2023	33.83	455^th	673	32.4%
2024	35.62	445^th	668	33.4%

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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

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Enrollment information for Willow Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	490	490
1992	458	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1993	499	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1994	490	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
1995	468	4	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1996	468	4	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1997	527	4	9	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	542
1998	548	2	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
1999	534	3	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2000	526	7	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2001	494	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
2002	572	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	578
2003	572	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	578
2004	553	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	561
2005	556	2	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	570
2006	552	2	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	562
2007	509	54	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	571
2008	537	6	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	553
2009	558	6	1	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	574
2010	553	4	4	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	576
2011	537	6	6	6	5	0	1	0	561
2012	540	1	6	5	3	0	4	0	559
2013	513	1	8	5	2	0	3	0	532
2014	510	1	6	7	1	0	3	0	528
2015	508	0	3	9	1	0	7	0	528
2016	544	2	3	11	3	0	7	0	570
2017	521	0	4	11	3	0	11	0	550
2018	511	0	2	8	2	0	9	0	532
2019	486	0	2	8	2	0	13	0	511
2020	488	0	2	8	1	0	13	0	512
2021	466	1	2	8	2	0	15	0	494
2022	499	3	2	7	2	0	13	0	526
2023	496	4	0	6	5	0	14	0	525
2024	449	4	1	7	4	0	13	0	478

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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	490	34.0	14.4	n/a
1992	462	36.1	12.7	94.8
1993	505	32.9	15.3	95
1994	496	32.9	15.1	95
1995	483	36.1	13.4	94.8
1996	483	36.1	13.4	94.8
1997	542	36.0	15.1	51.7
1998	558	37.9	14.7	52.7
1999	547	38.9	14.1	56.5
2000	540	38.9	13.9	55.9
2001	504	40.9	12.3	56.3
2002	578	41.9	13.8	50.2
2003	578	41.9	13.8	50.2
2004	561	41.9	13.4	53.7
2005	570	42.9	13.3	58.2
2006	562	43.5	12.9	57.8
2007	571	42.4	13.5	59.4
2008	553	43.4	12.7	61.1
2009	574	43.7	13.1	64.3
2010	576	41.9	13.7	66.5
2011	561	43.6	12.8	63.8
2012	559	44.6	12.5	66.7
2013	532	44.6	11.9	61.3
2014	528	45.6	11.5	63.4
2015	528	47.0	11.2	65.5
2016	570	47.0	12.1	63.7
2017	550	46.6	11.7	62.2
2018	532	47.6	11.1	66.9
2019	511	47.6	10.7	66.7
2020	512	46.5	11.0	65.8
2021	494	44.5	11.1	66.6
2022	526	45.5	11.5	66
2023	525	44.3	11.8	71.8
2024	478	43.7	10.9	65.7

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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	490	34.0	14.4	n/a
1992	462	36.1	12.7	94.8
1993	505	32.9	15.3	95
1994	496	32.9	15.1	95
1995	483	36.1	13.4	94.8
1996	483	36.1	13.4	94.8
1997	542	36.0	15.1	51.7
1998	558	37.9	14.7	52.7
1999	547	38.9	14.1	56.5
2000	540	38.9	13.9	55.9
2001	504	40.9	12.3	56.3
2002	578	41.9	13.8	50.2
2003	578	41.9	13.8	50.2
2004	561	41.9	13.4	53.7
2005	570	42.9	13.3	58.2
2006	562	43.5	12.9	57.8
2007	571	42.4	13.5	59.4
2008	553	43.4	12.7	61.1
2009	574	43.7	13.1	64.3
2010	576	41.9	13.7	66.5
2011	561	43.6	12.8	63.8
2012	559	44.6	12.5	66.7
2013	532	44.6	11.9	61.3
2014	528	45.6	11.5	63.4
2015	528	47.0	11.2	65.5
2016	570	47.0	12.1	63.7
2017	550	46.6	11.7	62.2
2018	532	47.6	11.1	66.9
2019	511	47.6	10.7	66.7
2020	512	46.5	11.0	65.8
2021	494	44.5	11.1	66.6
2022	526	45.5	11.5	66
2023	525	44.3	11.8	71.8
2024	478	43.7	10.9	65.7

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 Willow Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$391 (4.4%)	$8,547 (95.6%)	$8,938
2020	$627 (6.9%)	$8,398 (93.1%)	$9,025
2021	$859 (9.6%)	$8,100 (90.4%)	$8,959
2022	$1,866 (19.4%)	$7,771 (80.6%)	$9,637

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Springs Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 682^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 461^st of 898 Elementary schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)	39.1	44.8	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs R-IV)	39.1	44.8	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Springs Elementary)	40.3	38.4	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Springs R-IV)	40.3	38.4	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)	46	43.3	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs R-IV)	46	43.3	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Springs Elementary)	42	38.4	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Springs R-IV)	42	38.4	3.6%
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	511	525	2.7%
African American	0	4
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	486	496	2.1%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	71.8%	5.1%

Schools Near Willow Springs Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP English I (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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	215 W Fourth St	Willow Springs	65793	Howell County	Willow Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 469-2474	478	44	10.9	65.7%	449 (93.9%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	50.4	450^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.3%		49.8	461^st of 898 public elementary schools	48.7%	11	42.8	38.3							41.7							$9,637	$1,866	$7,771
Cabool Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1024 Garst Avenue	Cabool	65689	Texas County	Cabool R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 962-3153	308	31	10.0	100.0%	293 (95.1%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	63.1	316^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.1%		45.1	508^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.4%	192	49.9	39.5							51.8							$10,359	$2,684	$7,675
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 N Elm St	Mountain View	65548	Howell County	Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 934-2550	397	38	10.5	67.3%	378 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	82.7	129^th of 906 public elementary schools	85.8%		88.8	67^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.5%	62	71.3	50.6	40.2				66.6		65.0		68.3					$9,170	$1,666	$7,503
Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 County Rd 1710	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Richards R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-5239	385	27	14.2	63.9%	366 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	58.4	364^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.8%		34	621^st of 898 public elementary schools	30.8%	257	15.3	45.7	46.0	57.5						71.3	43.5		33.2			$8,687	$1,297	$7,390
Mountain Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	320 E Ninth	Mountain Grove	65711	Wright County	Mountain Grove R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 926-3177	680	47	14.3	53.4%	635 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.9%)	76.3	184^th of 906 public elementary schools	79.7%		42.4	542^nd of 898 public elementary schools	39.6%	358	53.2	60.4							53.7	53.4
West Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1136 Allen St	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-6150	776	65	11.9	69.7%	683 (88.0%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (6.3%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	33.4	630^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.5%		26.6	693^rd of 898 public elementary schools	22.8%	63	30.0	28.8							34.0	40.2						$12,996	$1,611	$11,385
Junction Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8004 County Rd 3010	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Junction Hill C-12	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4265	181	18	10.1	58.6%	177 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)		70.5													74.9	$10,646	$1,953	$8,692
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4036 State Rte K	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Fairview R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-1063	487	42	11.5	50.5%	444 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	45.5	504^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.4%		52.9	421^st of 898 public elementary schools	53.1%	83	35.0	53.8	31.4	39.9	53.8	56.0	31.9	42.0	25.0	51.8	37.0	30.8	32.6	45.5	57.0	$9,427	$1,658	$7,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Springs Elementary

Is Willow Springs Elementary a good school?

Willow Springs Elementary ranks 450^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Willow Springs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Willow Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Springs Elementary?

Students at Willow Springs Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Willow Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Willow Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willow Springs Middle
High : Willow Springs High

What district is Willow Springs Elementary in?

Willow Springs R-IV

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