Willard Elementary School

The school colors of Willard Elementary are blue and yellow, and the mascot is the Wildcats.

Classic architecture gives Willard Elementary a warm and inviting façade.

Willard Elementary students enjoy ample outdoor space and play equipment.

Two playgrounds and several other activities make recess fun at Willard Elementary.

Willard Elementary is a source of pride amongst the surround neighborhood.

Many Willard Elementary students can walk just a few minutes to school.

Willard Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA

Fairground Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

282 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
57%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

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...

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.

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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 $157,170. 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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