Willis Shaw Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4377 Grimsley Rd
       Springdale, AR  72762


(479) 750-8898

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,827 Help


Students who attend Willis Shaw Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hellstern Middle School
High:    Har-Ber High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary School is 15.9, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willis Shaw Elementary School is $8,827. 14 elementary schools in the Springdale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Willis Shaw Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 141st of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.14 102nd 457 77.7%
2011 62.49 199th 471 57.7%
2012 60.15 221st 468 52.8%
2013 63.33 179th 476 62.4%
2014 77.58 77th 471 83.7%
2015 67.89 119th 466 74.5%
2016 78.88 68th 494 86.2%
2017 81.18 63rd 485 87.0%
2018 70.36 136th 480 71.7%
2019 75.64 97th 488 80.1%
2021 78.14 90th 496 81.9%
2022 85.74 50th 487 89.7%
2023 88.21 39th 492 92.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Willis Shaw Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 8, 2018

Open Quote Awesome school. Mrs Hide is an amazing teacher. Mrs Voss is an excellent principle. Very blessed and thankful for Shaw Stars Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 370 1 3 46 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 412 5 1 49 7 n/a n/a 0 474
2010 422 5 3 54 5 0 5 0 494
2011 440 8 4 53 1 3 11 0 520
2012 464 4 4 52 3 1 7 0 535
2013 456 4 5 62 4 4 6 0 541
2014 502 7 5 71 2 1 9 0 597
2015 485 16 4 95 8 5 7 0 620
2016 511 5 3 91 8 4 5 0 627
2017 536 7 2 89 7 3 5 0 649
2018 590 7 1 102 4 5 2 0 711
2019 581 14 7 113 6 7 4 0 732
2020 583 15 6 108 6 8 12 0 738
2021 505 14 5 106 2 14 17 0 663
2022 455 16 7 116 1 14 22 0 631
2023 458 12 10 121 4 15 29 0 649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 425 25.0 17.0 36
2009 474 28.0 16.9 34
2010 494 29.3 16.4 38.3
2011 520 29.0 17.9 38.5
2012 535 31.2 17.1 37
2013 541 32.6 16.5 37.3
2014 597 35.4 16.8 41.2
2015 620 36.0 17.2 37.7
2016 627 37.0 16.9 40
2017 649 37.0 17.4 25.7
2018 711 38.3 18.5 29.4
2019 732 35.8 20.4 38.1
2020 738 42.0 17.5 35
2021 663 41.4 15.9 35.7
2022 631 39.9 15.7 35
2023 649 40.5 15.9 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willis Shaw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 425 25.0 17.0 36
2009 474 28.0 16.9 34
2010 494 29.3 16.4 38.3
2011 520 29.0 17.9 38.5
2012 535 31.2 17.1 37
2013 541 32.6 16.5 37.3
2014 597 35.4 16.8 41.2
2015 620 36.0 17.2 37.7
2016 627 37.0 16.9 40
2017 649 37.0 17.4 25.7
2018 711 38.3 18.5 29.4
2019 732 35.8 20.4 38.1
2020 738 42.0 17.5 35
2021 663 41.4 15.9 35.7
2022 631 39.9 15.7 35
2023 649 40.5 15.9 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willis Shaw Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,776 (20.1%) $7,050 (79.9%) $8,827

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willis Shaw Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 492 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)79.181.8
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)69.858.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)75.969.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)61.145
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)5555.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.328.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)57.251.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)31.327.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)70.277.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English (Springdale School District)60.661.6
 1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)58.868.8
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)56.352.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)50.952.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)34.533.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)50.956.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)39.839.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Willis Shaw Elementary School)85.487.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English (Springdale School District)70.571.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Willis Shaw Elementary School)62.765.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)53.239.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Willis Shaw Elementary School)50.953.4
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)37.530.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Willis Shaw Elementary School)53.747.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)3632.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732649
 11.3%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic113121
 7.1%
Pacific Islander715
 114.3%
White581458
 21.2%
Two or More Races429
 625%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%32.7%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willis Shaw Elementary School

Yes. Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Willis Shaw Elementary School.

Students who attend Willis Shaw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hellstern Middle School
High : Har-Ber High School

Students at Willis Shaw Elementary School are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Board of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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