Is Willow Elementary a good school?

Willow Elementary ranks 2436 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Willow Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Willow Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Elementary?

Students at Willow Elementary are 98% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Willow Elementary attend?

Students who attend Willow Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Southeast Middle High : International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex High : Sci Technical Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High School Complex High : South East High High : South Gate Senior High High : Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex

Willow Elementary

Summary:

Willow Elementary is a public elementary school located in South Gate, California, serving 448 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Willow Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 4,360 out of 5,611 California elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 2,436 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district average, but still lags behind the state average. However, Willow Elementary stands out in its performance for Hispanic and low-income students, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools in these categories. Conversely, the school's performance for English Language Learners is more mixed, ranking 1,693 out of 3,160 California elementary schools.

One area of concern for Willow Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 5.1% in 2017-2018 to 28.1% in 2022-2023. This is a significant issue, as it can directly impact student learning and academic achievement. Nearby schools, such as Stanford Primary Center and Montara Avenue Elementary, also have high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting this may be a broader community-wide challenge. Additionally, the nearby KIPP Corazon Academy, a public charter school, outperforms Willow Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels.

Detail:

Public K-5

2777 Willow Pl.
South Gate, CA 90280-2816

(323) 568-5760

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2436^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,446

Students who attend Willow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southeast Middle
High:	International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex
	Sci Technical Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High School Complex
	South East High
	South Gate Senior High
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	Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.2%

Two or more races:

0.9%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 154^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), two or more races (0.9%), White (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 20.9. 337 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Willow Elementary employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Elementary is $10,446. 351 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Elementary 2436^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Willow Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	22.65	4360^th	5611	22.3%
2016	27.29	3989^th	5614	28.9%
2017	24.90	4269^th	5692	25.0%
2018	44.21	2886^th	5662	49.0%
2019	52.80	2432^nd	5789	58.0%
2022	40.30	3068^th	5883	47.8%
2023	50.81	2491^st	5874	57.6%
2024	52.22	2436^th	5862	58.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.87	2189^th	3246	32.6%
2019	29.58	2528^th	3275	22.8%
2022	44.58	1500^th	3311	54.7%
2023	26.85	2761^st	3250	15.0%
2024	41.82	1693^rd	3160	46.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.28	1840^th	5084	63.8%
2019	69.38	1224^th	5173	76.3%
2022	58.49	1768^th	5264	66.4%
2023	68.28	1309^th	5374	75.6%
2024	64.22	1552^nd	5511	71.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.96	2835^th	5413	47.6%
2019	54.53	2248^th	5492	59.1%
2022	48.38	2508^th	5635	55.5%
2023	55.09	2165^th	5617	61.5%
2024	54.01	2218^th	5605	60.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.94	2790^th	5431	48.6%
2019	49.75	2469^th	5510	55.2%
2022	31.98	3622^nd	5663	36.0%
2023	45.66	2699^th	5650	52.2%
2024	48.42	2543^rd	5636	54.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	60.58	1598^th	4830	66.9%
2019	70.52	1150^th	4963	76.8%
2022	56.66	1797^th	5084	64.7%
2023	68.66	1246^th	5098	75.6%
2024	68.06	1268^th	5102	75.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	8	2	0	491	0	0	0	501
2014	4	1	0	549	0	0	0	554
2015	5	0	0	545	0	1	0	551
2016	8	0	0	547	2	2	0	559
2017	6	2	0	557	2	3	0	570
2018	7	1	0	539	1	2	0	550
2019	8	5	1	526	1	0	0	541
2020	7	4	0	492	0	1	0	504
2021	5	3	1	462	0	2	0	473
2022	4	4	1	420	0	2	0	431
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	448	448
2024	2	1	1	431	0	4	0	439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	501	21.0	23.8	86.6
2014	554	23.0	24.0	94
2015	551	22.0	25.0	95.1
2016	559	23.0	24.3	91.2
2017	570	23.0	24.7	84.9
2018	550	23.0	23.9	93.1
2019	541	23.0	23.5	89.3
2020	504	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	473	22.0	21.5	95.3
2022	431	20.0	21.5	95.8
2023	448	21.0	21.3	95.3
2024	439	21.0	20.9	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	501	21.0	23.8	86.6
2014	554	23.0	24.0	94
2015	551	22.0	25.0	95.1
2016	559	23.0	24.3	91.2
2017	570	23.0	24.7	84.9
2018	550	23.0	23.9	93.1
2019	541	23.0	23.5	89.3
2020	504	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	473	22.0	21.5	95.3
2022	431	20.0	21.5	95.8
2023	448	21.0	21.3	95.3
2024	439	21.0	20.9	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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