- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosemead, CA
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willard (Frances E.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061494001895
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Rosemead · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard (Frances E.) Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA.
School address
District: Garvey Elementary · California
NCES ID 061494001895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061494001895 · Rosemead, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 20.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students)
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garvey (Richar
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
661 students
- Monterey Vista
Monterey Vista Elementary
542 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
439 students
- Bitely (Arlene
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
409 students
- Emerson (Ralph
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
390 students
- This school
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
281 students
What this shows Willard (Frances E.) Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard (Frances E.) Elementary compares
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Willard (Frances E.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Garvey Elementary reports $23,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard (Frances E.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard (Frances E.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosemead
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mildred B. Janson Elementary
Standard public school
575 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Emma W. Shuey Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Encinita Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Savannah Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
How many students attend Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosemead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard (Frances E.) Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
66.5% of students at Willard (Frances E.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willard (Frances E.) Elementary is Asian at 50.5% of enrollment, in Rosemead, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willard (Frances E.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rosemead?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard (Frances E.) Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rosemead on the city page.
What other schools are in Garvey Elementary?
Besides Willard (Frances E.) Elementary, Garvey Elementary also operates Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students), Monterey Vista Elementary (542 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (439 students). See the Garvey Elementary district page for the complete list.