Willard Elementary School serves River Forest on Ashland Avenue with public school education for prekindergarten through fourth-grade students. Willard Elementary School enrolls over 300 students. Describing itself as a neighborhood school, Willard Elementary works closely with parents to create an uplifting and child-centered learning environment.
Willard Wizards are taught to be their best and be responsible for reaching their personal and academic goals. Willard Elementary School's pre-K experience has smaller groups and lower student-to-teacher ratios, allowing more individualized attention and instruction. Willard Elementary fourth graders may join classes in band or orchestra and explore their musical talent. At the same time, the Willard Gazette invites first through fourth graders to develop their journalism skills.
Willard Elementary fourth graders also participate in the Reader's Showcase to discuss their favorite books with parents and adults in their classrooms. STEM projects like Willard Elementary School's annual Marble Run advance students' problem-solving and abstract thinking skills. iPad use promotes technology as a source of knowledge. Guiding students towards becoming confident and booming young adults, Willard Elementary School encourages its Wizards to discover the magic of learning.
Willard Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
1250 Ashland Ave,
River Forest, IL
River Forest School District No. 90
School Details
Head of School
Merryl Brownlow
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
87%
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Math Proficiency
81%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
26
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
80.7%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
58.5%
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Female
41.5%
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White
64.1%
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Two or more races
13.5%
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Hispanic
10.1%
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Asian
6.3%
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Black
6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/10/2023
my son is part of the group of special children the school has the best team because he has been evolving every year
5/28/2012
I have had two kids go through Willard. it has been a wonderful place for them to learn and grow. Both of my kids - who are very different - loved going to school, they were both given the help they needed to succeed, and learn, and they were also valued for their individuality. The staff are positi...
5/27/2012
My son is at willard in second grade doing things the books I have say advanced fourth graders know. My daugher is about to go to fifth grade and leave willard for middle school. I with most of the mothers sobbed because our babies are leaving their safe little school. All i hear is how great Roosev...
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Average Home Value
$983,051
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
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14%
Average Household Income
$179,331
% of College Grads
78.9%
Median Age
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Willard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in River Forest, IL, in the River Forest neighborhood, and is served by the River Forest School District No. 90 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 390 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Willard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $983,051. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elmwood Park High School, Oak Park and River Forest High School, Proviso East High School, and more. Learn more about what River Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willard Elementary School.