- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Agoura, CA
Willow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100002527
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Agoura · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- 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 #2 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Willow Elementary shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 062100002527 · Agoura, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 19.6:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Willow Elementary shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 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
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- Lindero Canyon
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- Arthur E. Wrig 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- This school 510
Willow Elementary
510 students
What this shows Willow Elementary reports 510 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 4.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Willow Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Agoura
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary
How many students attend Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Agoura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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?
10.6% 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 White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Agoura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Willow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Agoura?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, 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 Agoura on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Willow Elementary, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.