Willow Elementary

www.willowes.us

388 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Willow Elementary School, located at 11733 E. 205th St. in Lakewood, California, is a public school serving students in the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse community of learners, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Willow Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive campus culture. The school typically provides a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, aimed at promoting social-emotional well-being and community involvement. With a focus on home-school communication and collaborative partnerships, the school works closely with families to ensure each student has the support they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

388

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	284
Black	26
Asian	42
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
284 (73.2 %)
Asian
42 (10.8 %)
Black
26 (6.7 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
White
11 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7910
Website:	http://www.willowes.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 87

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 58