- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendora, CA
Willow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060819000807
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Charter Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 060819000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Willow Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060819000807 · Glendora, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 21.6:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Charter Oak High (1,259 students)
Willow Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 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
- Charter Oak Hi
Charter Oak High
1,259 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle
610 students
- Cedargrove Ele
Cedargrove Elementary
569 students
- Badillo Elemen 442
Badillo Elementary
442 students
- Glen Oak Eleme 428
Glen Oak Elementary
428 students
- This school 388
Willow Elementary
388 students
What this shows Willow Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Elementary compares
Willow 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
White 16.2%
Asian 12.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Willow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Oak Unified reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedargrove Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
La Fetra Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Cullen Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sellers Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Sutherland Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 28.1:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary
How many students attend Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Elementary?
49.6% 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 64.4% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Oak Unified?
Besides Willow Elementary, Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students), Royal Oak Middle (610 students), and Cedargrove Elementary (569 students). See the Charter Oak Unified district page for the complete list.