Serving 643 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Elementary serves the west part of San Ysidro, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7787 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
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 #7787 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Elementary School?
643 students attend Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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.
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