Willard Elementary School

Willard Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2941 Dean Ave,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.8
282 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
55.7%
Science
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
37.4%
White
34.6%
Black
14.3%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 other
9/23/2013
I think Willard Elementary school in Des MOines Ia works very diligently with limited financial resources. The students are all from low income homes and many are immigrants. They have a special resource person to be sure they succeed and a dedicated faculty and staff. I think Willard could improve...
1.0 parent
9/23/2010
There is no monthly school letter to let you know there is no school and the staff do not communicate with working parents. I had a staff member at Willard tell me there only there so parents can have cheap daycare (I am not impressed!). There is no staff available until 10 minutes before school beg...
4.0 parent
9/14/2010
Willard has an excellent staff. They are dedicated, and know their students. Parent involvement would help individual students to be more successful. However, students with involved parents Flourish here.
5.0 student
12/12/2007

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Willard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 282 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Willard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $159,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus, Fairmount Education, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willard Elementary School.

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