Robert E. Willett Elementary

willett.djusd.net

530 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert E. Willett Elementary, located in the residential Sycamore neighborhood of Davis, California, is a highly regarded public school serving the Davis Joint Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is particularly noted for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Willett Elementary is distinguished by its commitment to inclusivity and enrichment. The school benefits from the unique resources of the Davis community, often integrating local environmental and educational initiatives into its programming. With a focus on preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens, Willett maintains a reputation for high academic standards and a collaborative culture that encourages students to engage deeply with their studies and their peers.

530

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert E. Willett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	66
Black	10
Asian	142
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
246 (46.4 %)
Asian
142 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
66 (12.5 %)
Two or More
61 (11.5 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-5460
Website:	http://willett.djusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 91