Willow Elementary School serves 719 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
719 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.06, 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)31%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Elementary School?
719 students attend Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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 San Ysidro Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - No Classes
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break - No Classes
October 02, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break - No Classes
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Students Return from Fall Break
October 10, 2023 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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