Enrollment
592
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, CA
Willow Cove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Cove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063060004753
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Cove Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Cove Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Cove Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA.
School address
District: Pittsburg Unified · California
NCES ID 063060004753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Cove Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Cove Elementary
Willow Cove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburg, California, enrolling 592 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,909, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1184 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pittsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Medanos Elementary (665 students): Willow Cove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 22.9:1).
Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students) and Hillview Junior High (893 students) alongside Willow Cove Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Cove Elementary compares
Willow Cove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$15,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 8.1%
Asian 5.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Willow Cove Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg Unified, which includes Willow Cove Elementary.
$15,451
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 65.3%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Willow Cove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Medanos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Cove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Medanos Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Delta View Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Marina Vista Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Stoneman Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Cove Elementary
How many students attend Willow Cove Elementary?
Willow Cove Elementary has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Cove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Cove Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Willow Cove Elementary?
71.0% of students at Willow Cove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Cove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Cove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Cove Elementary?
Willow Cove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Cove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Cove Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
Is Willow Cove Elementary a good school?
Willow Cove Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Unified?
Besides Willow Cove Elementary, Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students), Hillview Junior High (893 students), and Rancho Medanos Junior High (812 students). See the Pittsburg Unified district page for the complete list.
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