Willard Elementary

Public K-5

 1055 Freeman Ave.
       Long Beach, CA  90804-3804


(562) 438-9934

District: Long Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4029th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,132 Help


Students who attend Willard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Leadership Academies
High:    Wilson High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.3%
African American:
11.0%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details Willard Elementary ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 49th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.4. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.3%), African American (11%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Elementary is 26.6. 40 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Elementary is $8,132. 40 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Elementary 4029th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Willard Elementary in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
African American students:
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Long Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Beach Unified 649th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.14 2635th 4809 45.2%
2005 34.15 3045th 4822 36.9%
2011 32.44 3803rd 5377 29.3%
2012 26.67 4192nd 5390 22.2%
2013 15.30 5029th 5530 9.1%
2015 19.75 4657th 5611 17.0%
2016 23.53 4300th 5614 23.4%
2017 23.96 4342nd 5692 23.7%
2018 35.46 3437th 5662 39.3%
2019 44.81 2885th 5789 50.2%
2021 27.90 981st 1417 30.8%
2022 28.30 4012th 5883 31.8%
2023 28.40 4017th 5848 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.59 1362nd 3246 58.0%
2019 34.08 2198th 3275 32.9%
2022 38.73 1894th 3311 42.8%
2023 36.21 2065th 3240 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 2499th 5084 50.8%
2019 60.77 1726th 5173 66.6%
2021 40.01 647th 1110 41.7%
2022 38.31 3143rd 5264 40.3%
2023 41.23 2963rd 5355 44.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 3146th 5413 41.9%
2019 39.86 3114th 5492 43.3%
2021 28.34 887th 1267 30.0%
2022 32.70 3518th 5635 37.6%
2023 31.31 3638th 5595 35.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.14 1305th 2227 41.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 3537th 5431 34.9%
2019 49.28 2495th 5510 54.7%
2021 29.46 847th 1272 33.4%
2022 25.89 4143rd 5663 26.8%
2023 26.38 4089th 5627 27.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.93 926th 1071 13.5%
2019 42.73 792nd 1149 31.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 319th 700 54.4%
2019 72.17 146th 747 80.5%
2022 41.16 344th 663 48.1%
2023 59.65 203rd 657 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.05 2223rd 4830 54.0%
2019 50.03 2282nd 4963 54.0%
2022 43.42 2635th 5084 48.2%
2023 36.62 3161st 5079 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Willard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 168 94 293 96 3 n/a n/a 0 654
1989 111 113 409 119 5 n/a n/a 0 757
1990 83 146 452 151 3 n/a n/a 0 835
1991 77 171 466 186 8 n/a n/a 0 908
1992 63 221 445 196 4 n/a n/a 0 929
1993 49 237 385 243 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1994 46 252 331 258 1 n/a n/a 0 888
1995 44 237 310 317 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1996 44 237 310 317 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1997 43 220 289 426 1 n/a n/a 0 979
1998 33 187 305 497 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
1999 48 170 275 551 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2000 42 133 230 612 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
2001 39 125 204 635 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2002 32 117 167 687 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2003 32 117 167 687 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2004 36 97 148 705 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2005 39 124 128 707 0 n/a n/a 0 998
2006 37 132 136 716 1 n/a n/a 0 1022
2007 31 99 105 655 1 n/a n/a 1 892
2008 23 73 84 584 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 22 63 75 561 1 0 4 0 726
2010 22 57 73 532 1 1 4 0 690
2011 21 72 88 545 2 0 12 0 740
2012 27 91 82 568 0 2 29 0 799
2013 31 104 82 543 1 2 35 0 798
2014 37 106 91 545 2 3 32 0 816
2015 30 112 98 535 4 2 29 0 810
2016 21 90 85 476 4 2 35 0 713
2017 29 87 75 491 3 1 43 0 729
2018 25 87 75 484 6 1 44 0 722
2019 23 76 65 462 4 2 33 0 665
2020 17 82 66 445 1 2 16 0 629
2021 11 85 64 423 1 2 10 1 597
2022 10 67 51 419 0 4 8 1 560
2023 12 63 56 424 2 4 10 0 571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 654 26.0 25.1 n/a
1989 757 33.0 22.9 n/a
1990 835 34.0 24.5 n/a
1991 908 36.0 25.2 n/a
1992 929 36.6 25.3 75.3
1993 914 39.0 23.4 71.3
1994 888 36.0 24.7 93.7
1995 908 35.3 25.7 94.9
1996 908 35.3 25.7 94.9
1997 979 40.3 24.3 95
1998 1022 47.0 21.7 94.9
1999 1044 44.0 23.7 94.9
2000 1017 53.0 19.2 97.4
2001 1003 53.0 18.9 83.3
2002 1003 53.0 18.9 77.4
2003 1003 53.0 18.9 77.4
2004 986 52.5 18.8 77.3
2005 998 53.0 18.8 92.4
2006 1022 53.0 19.3 98.5
2007 892 48.0 18.6 99.8
2008 765 41.5 18.4 93.6
2009 726 36.0 18.6 95.2
2010 690 36.0 19.1 97.4
2011 740 n/a n/a 94.1
2012 799 27.0 29.5 n/a
2013 798 27.0 29.5 89
2014 816 28.5 28.6 92.9
2015 810 30.0 27.0 93.3
2016 713 27.0 26.4 93.3
2017 729 24.0 30.3 92.7
2018 722 24.4 29.5 92.4
2019 665 23.4 28.4 92.2
2020 629 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 597 23.4 25.5 77.2
2022 560 22.4 25.0 73.9
2023 571 21.4 26.6 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 654 26.0 25.1 n/a
1989 757 33.0 22.9 n/a
1990 835 34.0 24.5 n/a
1991 908 36.0 25.2 n/a
1992 929 36.6 25.3 75.3
1993 914 39.0 23.4 71.3
1994 888 36.0 24.7 93.7
1995 908 35.3 25.7 94.9
1996 908 35.3 25.7 94.9
1997 979 40.3 24.3 95
1998 1022 47.0 21.7 94.9
1999 1044 44.0 23.7 94.9
2000 1017 53.0 19.2 97.4
2001 1003 53.0 18.9 83.3
2002 1003 53.0 18.9 77.4
2003 1003 53.0 18.9 77.4
2004 986 52.5 18.8 77.3
2005 998 53.0 18.8 92.4
2006 1022 53.0 19.3 98.5
2007 892 48.0 18.6 99.8
2008 765 41.5 18.4 93.6
2009 726 36.0 18.6 95.2
2010 690 36.0 19.1 97.4
2011 740 n/a n/a 94.1
2012 799 27.0 29.5 n/a
2013 798 27.0 29.5 89
2014 816 28.5 28.6 92.9
2015 810 30.0 27.0 93.3
2016 713 27.0 26.4 93.3
2017 729 24.0 30.3 92.7
2018 722 24.4 29.5 92.4
2019 665 23.4 28.4 92.2
2020 629 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 597 23.4 25.5 77.2
2022 560 22.4 25.0 73.9
2023 571 21.4 26.6 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Willard Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201484.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%86.0%92.0%93.0%92.0%86.0%
201582.0%0.0%0.0%18.0%85.0%97.0%99.0%86.0%83.0%
201697.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.4%0.0%1.6%98.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,132

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2885th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4017th of 5848 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willard Elementary)47.432.3
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)55.647.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary)46.340.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)59.647.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willard Elementary)7.16.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Long Beach Unified)24.17.3
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willard Elementary)46.930.2
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)5445.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary)52.125
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)52.540.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willard Elementary)6.70
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Long Beach Unified)20.75.9
 14.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Willard Elementary)38.534.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)56.851.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willard Elementary)36.814.7
 22.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)4734.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Willard Elementary)21.912.9
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Long Beach Unified)30.530.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Willard Elementary)04.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Long Beach Unified)20.83.1
 17.7%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students665571
 14.1%
African American7663
 17.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian6556
 13.8%
Hispanic462424
 8.2%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White2312
 47.8%
Two or More Races3310
 69.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%71.6%
 20.6%


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Students who attend Willard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Leadership Academies
High : Wilson High

Students at Willard Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Willard Elementary ranks 4029th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Willard Elementary.


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