- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Willow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664014216
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- 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 #7 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664014216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Willow Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062664014216 · Napa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 23.6:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Willow Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 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
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 472
Willow Elementary
472 students
What this shows Willow Elementary reports 472 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,662
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 40.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Willow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Napa Valley Language Academy
Standard public school
560 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Snow Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 23.6:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary
How many students attend Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Elementary?
42.3% 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 50.6% of enrollment, in Napa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Willow Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.