Willow Cove Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Cove Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow Cove Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Willow Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Cove Elementary School?
622 students attend Willow Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Willow Cove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Cove Elementary School?
Willow Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow Cove Elementary School offer ?
Willow Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Cove Elementary School part of?
Willow Cove Elementary School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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