Willow Elementary School

1427 South Willow
Glendora, CA 91740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Willow Elementary serves the northeast part of Glendora, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willow Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
388 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

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School Rankings

Willow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2283 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

45-49%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

55-59%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data

30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 28-year historical data

Asian
12%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
64%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
16%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
84%
0.55

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
25.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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 #2283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% 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?
64% of Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Charter Oak Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Willow Elementary serves the northeast part of Glendora, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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