Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
196 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$152,000 Price
Willard Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2941 Dean Ave,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
55%
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Math Proficiency
65%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
65%
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Science
41.9%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
327:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
54.9%
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Male
45.1%
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Hispanic
44.4%
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White
30.1%
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Black
15.4%
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Two or more races
5.3%
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Asian
4.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/22/2025
Willard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and yell at them. Even those with PTSD which that behavior can make matters worse and the child's behavior wo...
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...
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...
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.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Ginger Atcheson
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Liz Lashier
Responds QuicklyNextHome Your Way
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$85K - $277K
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$158,301
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$48,351
% of College Grads
13.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
973 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$845 - $1,430 per month
- 3000 Grand Apartments
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 580+ Sq Ft
- 3000 E Grand Ave
- Des Moines, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 3rd to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Crowley Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Laurel Hill Park
Redhead Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Easton Basin Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Ashfield Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Pocket Park
- Playground
Chesterfield Park
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Fairmont Park
Suburban neighborhood about 5 miles from downtown Des Moines
Gray's Woods
Creekside trails and quiet Des Moines living close to everyday essentials
Laurel Hill
Neighborhood within walking distance from the Iowa State Fair grounds
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 247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Willard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $158,301. 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.