Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Willow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5381 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Elementary School is ranked #5381 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Willow Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aloha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Elementary School?
388 students attend Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow Elementary School offer ?
Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Willow Elementary School part of?
Willow Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Fall Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - No School (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Fall Break - No School (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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