Enrollment
21
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLOW GROVE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 064263006974
Willow Grove Elementary
11655 Airline Hwy., Paicines, CA 95043 · (831) 628-3256 · San Benito County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 20% of California public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
9 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 19% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 5% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
25.0%
CA avg 49.1% . +4.0pp since 2014
Math
16.7%
CA avg 37.7% . +2.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 25 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.7% | 8.3% | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Math | 0.0% | 16.7% | 41.7% | 41.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| 2014-15 | 21.0% | 14.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Willow Grove Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Benito County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #5,850 of 5,915 | #15 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
21
+7 (+50%) vs 2017
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 7.0:1
% White
33%
was 7%
% Hispanic
62%
was 86%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 43% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 48% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 85% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 43% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | 25% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 11 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 32 | 2 | 16.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 30 | 1 | 30.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Willow Grove Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 50% (14 to 21); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About Willow Grove Elementary
Willow Grove Elementary is a very small elementary school serving families in Paicines, California. It reports enrollment of 21 students in kindergarten through 8. Across elementary schools in California, the average enrollment is about 465.
For district matters, Willow Grove Elementary falls under Willow Grove Union Elementary.
Hispanic students are 62% of those enrolled at Willow Grove Elementary. The next largest groups are 33% White and 5% multiracial. That is in line with San Benito County, where about 62% of residents are Hispanic.
A staff of 2 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 10.5:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 43%. Among public schools in San Benito County, the average eligibility rate is 60%.
Willow Grove Elementary holds a C- allk12 Grade, placing it above 20% of California public elementary schools.
In San Benito County, home to about 67,290 people, median household income comes to about $114,394, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Benito County's 28 public schools enroll about 11,633 students and include Willow Grove Elementary.
Cienega Elementary, about 4.5 miles away, is the closest public school. A ten-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Willow Grove Elementary had 14 students in 2017-18 and 21 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. White students went from 7% of enrollment in 2017-18 to 33% in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 7.0:1 in 2017-18 to 10.5:1 in 2024-25.
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San Benito County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,290
Census ACS
Median income
$114,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
11,633 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Paicines
- Panoche ElementaryElementary · 7 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 4 students
Other Willow Grove Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Willow Grove Elementary. Willow Grove Elementary is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Willow Grove ElementarySan Diego, CA · 701 students
- WILLOW GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTHIELLS, NY · 567 students
- Willow Grove Elementary SchoolHACKETTSTOWN, NJ · 320 students
- Willow Grove Elementary SchoolCentralia, IL · 127 students
Nearby schools
- Cienega Elementary4.5 mi · 21
- Tres Pinos Elementary5.5 mi · 61
- Southside Elementary6.5 mi · 267
- Cerra Vista Elementary8.3 mi · 602
- Rancho Santana8.5 mi · 678
- Ladd Lane Elementary9.0 mi · 767
Frequently asked questions
About Willow Grove ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Willow Grove Elementary?
Willow Grove Elementary enrolls approximately 21 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Willow Grove Elementary serve?
Willow Grove Elementary serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Willow Grove Elementary have?
Willow Grove Elementary employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Willow Grove Elementary?
Student demographics at Willow Grove Elementary are roughly 33% White, 62% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Willow Grove Elementary?
Willow Grove Elementary is overseen by Willow Grove Union Elementary in San Benito County.
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