Willard (Frances E.) Elementary

310 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frances E. Willard Elementary School is a public school located in Rosemead, California, serving students within the Garvey School District. As part of a district known for its focus on academic achievement and community-centered education, the school typically caters to a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-cultural landscape of the San Gabriel Valley. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Willard Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture through various programs and initiatives designed to engage both students and families. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Rosemead, maintaining a neighborhood feel while utilizing district-wide resources to enhance instructional technology and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school works closely with parents and the local community to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere conducive to lifelong learning.

310

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	152
Asian	155
Two or More	1

Asian
155 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
152 (49.0 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Garvey Elementary
Phone:	(626)307-3375
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 68

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 36