Willow Glen Elementary

Summary:

Willow Glen Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, California, serving 699 students in grades K-5 and part of the San Jose Unified School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 55.52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 50.16% in mathematics, compared to 49.53% and 40.86% for the district, respectively.

Willow Glen Elementary's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with its white and English Language Learner students ranking particularly high, in the top 15% and top 25% of California elementary schools, respectively. The school also performs well for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% and top 50% of California elementary schools. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 9.8% in 2017-2018 to 27.9% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than nearby Washington Elementary (33.7%) and Gardner Elementary (43.5%), but higher than the high-performing Booksin Elementary (14.1%) and Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary (13.0%).

The nearby charter schools, such as Sherman Oaks Elementary and Rocketship Alma Academy, also show strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and the academic performance of the school, with the more affluent schools generally outperforming the schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1425 Lincoln Ave.
       San Jose, CA  95125-3398


(408) 535-6265

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1532nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,840 Help


Students who attend Willow Glen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willow Glen Middle
High:    Willow Glen High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  699

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.8%
White:
27.6%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Compare Details Willow Glen Elementary ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.31. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.8%), White (27.6%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Glen Elementary is 22.4. 13 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Glen Elementary is $10,840. 19 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Glen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Glen Elementary 1532nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Willow Glen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Jose Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jose Unified 796th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Glen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.35 3165th 4809 34.2%
2005 39.48 2746th 4822 43.1%
2006 50.62 2157th 4818 55.2%
2007 46.02 2556th 5113 50.0%
2008 43.06 2780th 5113 45.6%
2009 56.59 2094th 5193 59.7%
2010 70.22 1445th 5314 72.8%
2011 69.78 1498th 5377 72.1%
2012 73.54 1357th 5390 74.8%
2013 70.78 1537th 5530 72.2%
2015 70.31 1485th 5611 73.5%
2016 75.76 1281st 5614 77.2%
2017 71.93 1473rd 5692 74.1%
2018 65.53 1788th 5662 68.4%
2019 58.39 2161st 5789 62.7%
2021 54.46 586th 1417 58.6%
2022 62.20 1933rd 5883 67.1%
2023 59.04 2094th 5874 64.4%
2024 71.31 1532nd 5862 73.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.16 427th 610 30.0%
2024 43.21 441st 669 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.05 1869th 3246 42.4%
2019 38.17 1899th 3275 42.0%
2021 45.72 243rd 602 59.6%
2022 51.83 1107th 3311 66.6%
2023 38.39 1930th 3250 40.6%
2024 58.93 768th 3160 75.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.16 384th 2420 84.1%
2024 68.61 519th 2634 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 3702nd 5084 27.2%
2019 29.88 3867th 5173 25.2%
2021 24.31 925th 1110 16.7%
2022 34.99 3432nd 5264 34.8%
2023 31.11 3812th 5374 29.1%
2024 46.62 2624th 5511 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 1722nd 5413 68.2%
2019 60.95 1929th 5492 64.9%
2021 44.78 628th 1267 50.4%
2022 55.07 2158th 5635 61.7%
2023 52.84 2262nd 5617 59.7%
2024 68.37 1555th 5605 72.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 476th 2128 77.6%
2019 75.73 407th 2585 84.3%
2021 71.93 54th 293 81.6%
2022 84.81 233rd 2227 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.24 1799th 5431 66.9%
2019 52.85 2323rd 5510 57.8%
2021 61.41 439th 1272 65.5%
2022 65.64 1699th 5663 70.0%
2023 62.51 1835th 5650 67.5%
2024 71.56 1424th 5636 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 2602nd 4830 46.1%
2019 38.41 3064th 4963 38.3%
2022 42.64 2693rd 5084 47.0%
2023 49.05 2292nd 5098 55.0%
2024 65.89 1365th 5102 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Glen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.99 452nd 2737 83.5%
2019 73.11 697th 2834 75.4%
2022 72.92 702nd 2726 74.2%
2023 71.12 764th 2662 71.3%
2024 80.60 399th 2647 84.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Willow Glen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 312 25 36 297 17 n/a n/a 0 687
1989 283 22 27 342 22 n/a n/a 0 696
1990 277 22 32 347 17 n/a n/a 0 695
1991 272 21 30 369 15 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 260 13 26 383 11 n/a n/a 0 693
1993 234 7 27 390 8 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 211 5 37 425 13 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 196 7 25 445 17 n/a n/a 0 690
1996 196 7 25 445 17 n/a n/a 0 690
1997 189 12 22 439 13 n/a n/a 0 675
1998 209 12 31 458 9 n/a n/a 0 719
1999 216 21 41 440 14 n/a n/a 0 732
2000 204 20 41 449 11 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 194 26 47 427 11 n/a n/a 0 705
2002 144 22 31 353 14 n/a n/a 3 567
2003 144 22 31 353 14 n/a n/a 3 567
2004 147 25 26 352 13 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 172 28 33 330 15 n/a n/a 7 585
2006 157 18 35 336 21 n/a n/a 11 578
2007 168 25 33 321 6 n/a n/a 17 570
2008 185 16 41 295 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 216 19 39 288 5 1 26 0 594
2010 233 19 35 323 7 1 34 0 652
2011 255 15 32 344 5 1 52 0 704
2012 261 9 28 350 5 1 43 0 697
2013 288 10 31 372 4 1 43 0 749
2014 278 11 34 393 4 1 44 0 765
2015 294 11 38 405 6 1 48 0 803
2016 274 7 34 409 4 2 52 0 782
2017 284 7 34 409 4 2 51 0 791
2018 267 10 35 412 3 2 51 0 780
2019 257 9 35 390 2 1 62 0 756
2020 262 12 27 386 2 3 73 0 765
2021 250 15 29 363 1 3 69 0 730
2022 213 16 39 359 0 0 60 0 687
2023 193 14 33 397 0 1 61 0 699

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 Glen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 687 31.5 21.8 n/a
1989 696 31.0 22.4 n/a
1990 695 30.0 23.1 n/a
1991 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1992 693 31.5 22.0 39.4
1993 666 27.0 24.7 44.7
1994 691 30.0 23.0 50.1
1995 690 31.2 22.1 55.4
1996 690 31.2 22.1 55.4
1997 675 24.0 28.1 55.7
1998 719 36.0 20.0 55.8
1999 732 36.0 20.3 47.1
2000 725 28.0 25.9 45.8
2001 705 35.0 20.1 44
2002 567 30.0 18.9 48.4
2003 567 30.0 18.9 48.4
2004 563 29.0 19.4 56.3
2005 585 31.0 18.9 44.3
2006 578 30.0 19.3 51.5
2007 570 31.0 18.4 52.8
2008 542 32.1 16.9 50
2009 594 28.0 20.1 44.6
2010 652 27.0 24.1 45.9
2011 704 n/a n/a 40.5
2012 697 26.9 25.8 n/a
2013 749 28.5 26.2 35.9
2014 765 28.3 26.9 34.8
2015 803 29.0 27.6 33.7
2016 782 29.0 26.9 34.5
2017 791 30.1 26.2 34
2018 780 30.7 25.3 36
2019 756 29.8 25.3 30.3
2020 765 n/a n/a 30.8
2021 730 32.1 22.6 25.3
2022 687 31.8 21.6 25.8
2023 699 31.2 22.4 35.3

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 Glen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 687 31.5 21.8 n/a
1989 696 31.0 22.4 n/a
1990 695 30.0 23.1 n/a
1991 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1992 693 31.5 22.0 39.4
1993 666 27.0 24.7 44.7
1994 691 30.0 23.0 50.1
1995 690 31.2 22.1 55.4
1996 690 31.2 22.1 55.4
1997 675 24.0 28.1 55.7
1998 719 36.0 20.0 55.8
1999 732 36.0 20.3 47.1
2000 725 28.0 25.9 45.8
2001 705 35.0 20.1 44
2002 567 30.0 18.9 48.4
2003 567 30.0 18.9 48.4
2004 563 29.0 19.4 56.3
2005 585 31.0 18.9 44.3
2006 578 30.0 19.3 51.5
2007 570 31.0 18.4 52.8
2008 542 32.1 16.9 50
2009 594 28.0 20.1 44.6
2010 652 27.0 24.1 45.9
2011 704 n/a n/a 40.5
2012 697 26.9 25.8 n/a
2013 749 28.5 26.2 35.9
2014 765 28.3 26.9 34.8
2015 803 29.0 27.6 33.7
2016 782 29.0 26.9 34.5
2017 791 30.1 26.2 34
2018 780 30.7 25.3 36
2019 756 29.8 25.3 30.3
2020 765 n/a n/a 30.8
2021 730 32.1 22.6 25.3
2022 687 31.8 21.6 25.8
2023 699 31.2 22.4 35.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Willow Glen Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%3.0%0.0%4.0%93.0%97.0%96.0%94.0%94.0%
201394.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%95.0%
201493.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%93.0%95.0%96.0%94.0%93.0%
201596.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201697.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201797.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201997.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202192.6%0.0%0.0%95.9%98.4%95.0%94.2%95.9%
202295.7%0.0%1.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Glen Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,840

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Glen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2161st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2094th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willow Glen Elementary)46.249.1
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)51.346.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Glen Elementary)45.451.3
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)49.348.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willow Glen Elementary)16.726.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (San Jose Unified)20.916.2
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willow Glen Elementary)60.645.5
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)55.947.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Glen Elementary)60.647
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)47.145.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willow Glen Elementary)37.212.2
 25%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (San Jose Unified)15.69.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willow Glen Elementary)5649.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)57.852.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow Glen Elementary)40.936
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)42.138.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Willow Glen Elementary)32.833.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)39.339.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willow Glen Elementary)21.618
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (San Jose Unified)18.317.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students756699
 7.5%
African American914
 55.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3533
 5.7%
Hispanic390397
 1.8%
Pacific Islander11
White257193
 24.9%
Two or More Races6261
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%35.3%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 699 students attended Willow Glen Elementary.

Students who attend Willow Glen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willow Glen Middle
High : Willow Glen High

Students at Willow Glen Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 28% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Willow Glen Elementary ranks 1532nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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