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Willard Elementary School

Public K-5

 2700 Hurd Ave
       Evanston, IL  60201-1268

(847) 905-3601

District: Evanston CCSD 65

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,081 Help


Students who attend Willard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Haven Middle School
High:    Evanston Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Compare Details Willard Elementary School ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School is 10.8. 7 elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Elementary School is $22,081. 8 elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Elementary School 333rd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Willard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
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Evanston CCSD 65:

SchoolDigger ranks Evanston CCSD 65 238th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.52 681st 2020 66.3%
2004 78.02 406th 2030 80.0%
2005 81.06 275th 2022 86.4%
2006 79.33 330th 2086 84.2%
2007 85.17 87th 2095 95.8%
2008 86.27 100th 2092 95.2%
2009 85.38 130th 2120 93.9%
2010 87.34 64th 2139 97.0%
2011 79.71 372nd 2147 82.7%
2012 78.02 435th 2166 79.9%
2013 86.70 228th 2167 89.5%
2014 82.66 329th 2093 84.3%
2015 87.89 235th 2052 88.5%
2016 87.98 213th 2046 89.6%
2017 85.98 238th 2044 88.4%
2018 84.51 268th 2037 86.8%
2019 83.81 288th 2086 86.2%
2021 67.58 539th 1948 72.3%
2022 85.29 279th 2082 86.6%
2023 82.11 333rd 2077 84.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.45 12th 95 87.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 194th 718 73.0%
2019 31.68 586th 743 21.1%
2022 51.16 280th 768 63.5%
2023 43.04 392nd 788 50.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.45 164th 763 78.5%
2019 70.26 221st 1194 81.5%
2022 31.69 731st 1113 34.3%
2023 53.52 414th 1156 64.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 1140th 1765 35.4%
2019 49.69 833rd 1816 54.1%
2021 37.51 920th 1514 39.2%
2022 66.96 385th 1763 78.2%
2023 44.20 951st 1808 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 200th 1964 89.8%
2019 81.01 306th 2019 84.8%
2021 65.98 483rd 1680 71.3%
2022 86.67 219th 1970 88.9%
2023 84.42 253rd 1957 87.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.64 477th 907 47.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 350th 1972 82.3%
2019 84.36 251st 2019 87.6%
2021 61.98 530th 1707 69.0%
2022 80.43 329th 1977 83.4%
2023 75.01 423rd 1984 78.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 278th 698 60.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 220th 938 76.5%
2019 67.76 210th 955 78.0%
2022 70.08 183rd 954 80.8%
2023 57.47 313th 970 67.7%
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Rank History for White students at Willard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.10 95th 1463 93.5%
2019 85.64 134th 1462 90.8%
2021 58.18 504th 1308 61.5%
2022 87.11 108th 1425 92.4%
2023 86.02 141st 1419 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Willard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 92 50 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 321
1989 208 102 48 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 363
1990 241 105 53 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 403
1991 255 127 57 5 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 204 105 60 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 229 115 64 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 213 108 58 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 203 132 43 2 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 203 132 43 2 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 216 125 46 6 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1998 208 138 53 5 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1999 209 163 41 10 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 214 148 40 9 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 214 144 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 218 100 33 22 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 218 100 33 22 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 209 86 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 209 82 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 217 75 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 318
2007 227 59 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 248 49 10 28 2 n/a n/a 10 347
2009 252 54 8 43 1 n/a n/a 17 375
2010 253 54 11 48 1 n/a n/a 26 393
2011 265 44 14 77 0 0 38 0 438
2012 278 60 17 97 0 0 34 0 486
2013 297 62 19 104 1 0 34 0 517
2014 312 56 11 105 1 0 39 0 524
2015 310 41 12 116 1 0 35 0 515
2016 326 36 11 124 0 0 28 0 525
2017 328 40 10 127 0 0 31 0 536
2018 310 38 7 118 0 0 36 0 509
2019 289 41 8 114 2 0 47 0 501
2020 282 53 9 106 0 0 44 0 494
2021 250 56 7 104 0 0 41 0 458
2022 217 48 12 90 0 0 45 0 412
2023 204 42 8 81 0 0 31 1 367

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 Willard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 26.0 12.3 n/a
1989 363 26.9 13.4 n/a
1990 403 28.0 14.3 n/a
1991 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
1992 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1993 408 31.0 13.2 n/a
1994 380 31.0 12.3 n/a
1995 381 26.8 14.2 n/a
1996 381 26.8 14.2 n/a
1997 394 27.8 14.2 n/a
1998 405 29.8 13.6 n/a
1999 424 30.8 13.8 n/a
2000 411 32.2 12.8 n/a
2001 409 33.8 12.1 n/a
2002 373 30.8 12.1 22.3
2003 373 30.8 12.1 22.3
2004 321 30.3 10.6 20.9
2005 311 27.3 11.4 22.5
2006 318 20.3 15.7 22.6
2007 314 22.0 14.3 19.4
2008 347 20.0 17.4 24.9
2009 375 22.0 17.0 26.3
2010 393 24.0 16.3 31.3
2011 438 26.0 16.8 29.7
2012 486 28.9 16.8 28.8
2013 517 30.8 16.7 28.2
2014 524 33.6 15.5 24.8
2015 515 35.0 14.7 25.4
2016 525 33.0 15.9 21.1
2017 536 36.4 14.7 22
2018 509 36.0 14.1 23.4
2019 501 36.5 13.7 25
2020 494 35.5 13.8 26.5
2021 458 n/a n/a n/a
2022 412 38.0 10.8 24.5
2023 367 33.7 10.8 25.6

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 Willard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 26.0 12.3 n/a
1989 363 26.9 13.4 n/a
1990 403 28.0 14.3 n/a
1991 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
1992 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1993 408 31.0 13.2 n/a
1994 380 31.0 12.3 n/a
1995 381 26.8 14.2 n/a
1996 381 26.8 14.2 n/a
1997 394 27.8 14.2 n/a
1998 405 29.8 13.6 n/a
1999 424 30.8 13.8 n/a
2000 411 32.2 12.8 n/a
2001 409 33.8 12.1 n/a
2002 373 30.8 12.1 22.3
2003 373 30.8 12.1 22.3
2004 321 30.3 10.6 20.9
2005 311 27.3 11.4 22.5
2006 318 20.3 15.7 22.6
2007 314 22.0 14.3 19.4
2008 347 20.0 17.4 24.9
2009 375 22.0 17.0 26.3
2010 393 24.0 16.3 31.3
2011 438 26.0 16.8 29.7
2012 486 28.9 16.8 28.8
2013 517 30.8 16.7 28.2
2014 524 33.6 15.5 24.8
2015 515 35.0 14.7 25.4
2016 525 33.0 15.9 21.1
2017 536 36.4 14.7 22
2018 509 36.0 14.1 23.4
2019 501 36.5 13.7 25
2020 494 35.5 13.8 26.5
2021 458 n/a n/a n/a
2022 412 38.0 10.8 24.5
2023 367 33.7 10.8 25.6

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.

Immunization Rates

Willard Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.5%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.7%98.3%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%
201899.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201999.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%
202199.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%
202299.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.0%99.0%
202398.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,963 (100.0%) $12,963
2020 $00 (0.0%) $14,044 (100.0%) $14,044
2021 $164 (1.1%) $15,404 (98.9%) $15,568
2022 $164 (1.1%) $15,404 (98.9%) $15,568
2023 $814 (3.7%) $21,267 (96.3%) $22,081

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 333rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)5539
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)49.543.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)60.750.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)5451.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)38.748.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)44.547.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)56.344.3
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.145.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Elementary School)63.650
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)48.947.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary School)68.262
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.643.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Willard Elementary School)72.670.6
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Evanston CCSD 65)59.563
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students501367
 26.7%
African American4142
 2.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian88
Hispanic11481
 28.9%
Pacific Islander00
White289204
 29.4%
Two or More Races4731
 34%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%25.6%
 0.7%

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Students at Willard Elementary School are 56% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Willard Elementary School.

Willard Elementary School ranks 333rd of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Willard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haven Middle School
High : Evanston Township High School


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