Willow Grove Elementary

www.powayusd.com/pusdwges

701 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Grove Elementary, located in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in the Poway Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and commitment to student achievement, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment programs in technology, the arts, and physical education. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, supported by a dedicated staff that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic rigor, Willow Grove is widely recognized for its strong culture of community involvement. The school maintains an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and encourages parental partnership, which helps fund various extracurricular activities, school events, and classroom resources. With its strategic location in a family-oriented neighborhood and its status within a top-rated school district, Willow Grove Elementary provides a supportive and modern educational setting aimed at preparing young learners for future academic success.

701

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	104
Black	9
Asian	239
Two or More	92
Pacific Islander	1

White
256 (36.5%)
Asian
239 (34.1%)
Hispanic
104 (14.8%)
Two or More
92 (13.1%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)674-6300
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwges
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 140