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WILLARD R-II

Missouri · Public School District
9
Schools
4,732
Students
$11,445
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
35.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WILLARD R-II is a public school district in Missouri serving 4,732 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,445 is below the national average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.PK–04414
WILLARD EAST ELEM.PK–04326
WILLARD NORTH ELEM.PK–04332
WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEMPK–04424
WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.PK–04391
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH05–06398
WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH05–06325
WILLARD MIDDLE07–08741
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WILLARD HIGH09–121,381
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,445-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
48%
State
38.5%
Local (property tax)
47.5%
Federal
13.9%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,732
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,445, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WILLARD R-II?
WILLARD R-II has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,732 students.
What is the graduation rate for WILLARD R-II?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WILLARD R-II spend per student?
WILLARD R-II spends $11,445 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WILLARD R-II?
36% of students in WILLARD R-II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WILLARD R-II?
No, WILLARD R-II does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WILLARD R-II serve?
WILLARD R-II serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WILLARD R-II?
The median opportunity score across schools in WILLARD R-II is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.