Willow Elementary

www.sysdschools.org

643 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Willow Elementary School, located at 226 Willow Rd. in San Ysidro, California, is a key educational institution within the San Ysidro School District. Serving a vibrant border community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth for its diverse student population. By focusing on foundational skills and a supportive learning environment, Willow Elementary strives to prepare its students to become successful, contributing members of their local community and beyond.

As part of the broader San Ysidro School District, Willow Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and families. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique cultural and linguistic needs of its students. Those looking for more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, district policies, or upcoming events can visit their official website at http://www.sysd.k12.ca.us.

643

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	622
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
622 (96.7%)
White
11 (1.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Ysidro Elementary
Phone:	(619)428-2231
Website:	http://www.sysdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 96

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 107