Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Missouri that is part of Willard Public School District. It serves 333 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

333 Students

28 Teachers

4595 W Farm Road 140

Springfield, MO 65802 View local requests

http://willardschools.net

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Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Mathes

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Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School Demographics

39%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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