Willow Glen Elementary

699 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Glen Elementary, located in the heart of the historic Willow Glen neighborhood in San Jose, is a prominent public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It is frequently noted for its active parent involvement and a dedicated PTA that works to enrich the educational experience through various extracurricular programs and school-wide events.

Academically, the school places a heavy emphasis on core subjects while integrating technology and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school success. The campus reflects the character of its surrounding residential neighborhood, offering a traditional elementary school atmosphere with a focus on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals. Its central location on Lincoln Avenue makes it a focal point for families in the area, contributing to the school’s reputation as a cornerstone of the Willow Glen community.

699

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Glen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	397
Black	14
Asian	33
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
397 (56.8 %)
White
193 (27.6 %)
Two or More
61 (8.7 %)
Asian
33 (4.7 %)
Black
14 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6265
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 133

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 115