WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pasadena Unified school district, located in Pasadena, CA with about 640 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 25 teachers, Willard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Willard Elementary School, located in the East Pasadena area, is a public school within the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) that serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is widely recognized for its long-standing Dual Language Immersion Program (Spanish/English), which attracts families from across the district who are interested in bilingual and biliterate education. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a global perspective, aiming to prepare students to navigate a multicultural world through both academic rigor and linguistic development.

Beyond its language immersion focus, Willard Elementary emphasizes community engagement and a well-rounded educational experience. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and offers various enrichment activities designed to support social-emotional learning and academic achievement. By integrating technology in the classroom and focusing on a collaborative environment, Willard seeks to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and empathetic members of their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Willard Elementary at (626) 396-5690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.