WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willow Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 550 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Willow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Willow Elementary, located in South Gate, California, is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. It operates within a standard urban public school framework, focusing on core curriculum standards while providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

As an LAUSD institution, Willow Elementary emphasizes inclusivity and the pursuit of academic excellence in a diverse community. While the school functions as a neighborhood hub, it also integrates district-wide resources and policies to support student achievement, social-emotional learning, and parent engagement. Families looking for specific information on school calendars, academic programs, or administrative policies typically utilize the district's portal to stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives.

For more information, contact Willow Elementary at (323) 568-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.