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Willards Elementary School

36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Willards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Willards Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

School Rankings

Willards Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willards Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#596 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
27%
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
3%
33%
White
79%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willards Elementary School's ranking?
Willards Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Willards Elementary School often compared to?
Willards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delmar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Willards Elementary School?
316 students attend Willards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Willards Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willards Elementary School?
Willards Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willards Elementary School offer ?
Willards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willards Elementary School part of?
Willards Elementary School is part of Wicomico County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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