Willow Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2023)

620 Willow Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Willow Oaks 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 was 17% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
17%
40%
(18-19)
20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
2%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)
86%
55%
Black
(19-20)
4%
5%
White
(19-20)
n/a
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
7%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School?
416 students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Willow Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Willow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Willow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is part of Ravenswood City Elementary School District.

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