- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CA
Willow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000030
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Willow Elementary shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060162000030 · Lakewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 19.2:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Willow Elementary shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 346
Willow Elementary
346 students
What this shows Willow Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Elementary compares
Willow Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.1%
White 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Willow Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
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552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
Standard public school
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Riley Elementary
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Craig Williams Elementary
Standard public school
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Palms Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 21:1 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary
How many students attend Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Elementary?
70.9% of students at Willow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Willow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Willow Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.