Willis Shaw Elementary School

About Willis Shaw Elementary School

Willis Shaw Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. Serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, Willis Shaw Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education to all students. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and the development of social and emotional skills.
Willis Shaw Elementary School offers a variety of programs and activities to engage students in learning. These include a comprehensive music program, art classes, physical education, and a variety of extra-curricular activities. The school also provides a variety of support services, such as speech and language therapy, counseling, and a student-run newspaper.
The school’s dedicated staff strives to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students. Through its emphasis on character education, Willis Shaw Elementary School encourages students to be respectful and responsible citizens. The school also encourages parent involvement and provides a variety of opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
Willis Shaw Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education to all students, and its staff and faculty are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	4377 Grimsley Rd Springdale, AR 72762
Phone:	(479) 750-8898
Site:	shaw.sdale.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	663 students

Overview Willis Shaw Elementary School

Willis Shaw Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Willis Shaw Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Willis Shaw Elementary School

Willis Shaw Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Willis Shaw Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.