Willard Early Learning Center serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willard Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Willard Early Learning Center's student population of 30 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willard Early Learning Center is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
10%
48%
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Hawaiian
10%
2%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Willard Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Willard Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/156000/155901/willard-early-learning-center-chart-bc5STwy.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willard Early Learning Center?
30 students attend Willard Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
23% of Willard Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Willard Early Learning Center offer ?
Willard Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Willard Early Learning Center part of?
Willard Early Learning Center is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Willard Early Learning Center located?
Willard Early Learning Center is located in the South End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in South End.
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