- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Ysidro, CA
Willow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063522012612
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in San Ysidro · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- 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 #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA.
School address
District: San Ysidro Elementary · California
NCES ID 063522012612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Willow Elementary held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063522012612 · San Ysidro, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 22.2:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean View Hills (1,020 students)
Willow Elementary held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 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
- Ocean View Hil
Ocean View Hills
1,020 students
- This school
Willow Elementary
643 students
- Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar
541 students
- Smythe Element
Smythe Elementary
534 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
520 students
- San Ysidro Mid
San Ysidro Middle
500 students
What this shows Willow Elementary reports 643 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$19,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Willow Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ysidro Elementary reports $19,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Mar | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smythe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Ysidro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in San Ysidro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Nicoloff Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Smythe Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
La Mirada Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary
How many students attend Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Ysidro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Elementary?
65.1% 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 96.7% of enrollment, in San Ysidro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary?
Willow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 San Ysidro?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ysidro Elementary?
Besides Willow Elementary, San Ysidro Elementary also operates Ocean View Hills (1,020 students), Vista Del Mar (541 students), and Smythe Elementary (534 students). See the San Ysidro Elementary district page for the complete list.