Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Cove 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Cove Elementary serves the northwest part of Pittsburg, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Cove Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Willow Cove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Cove Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8575 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Cove Elementary School is ranked #8575 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Cove Elementary School?
592 students attend Willow Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Willow Cove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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