At a glance
Reported students
506
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
594
Willow Glen Elementary: 506 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Willow Glen Elementary
Willow Glen Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Visalia. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Visalia Unified. NCES reports 506 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.9%) and White (12.8%). English learners represent 20.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Willow Glen Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.8%
- Hispanic77.9%
- Black1.8%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Visalia Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elbow Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
514 reported students
Houston Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
523 reported students
Pinkham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
476 reported students
Linwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
537 reported students
Ivanhoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
473 reported students
Goshen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
549 reported students
Public schools near Willow Glen Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 574 | 0.9 mi |
| Veva Blunt Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 596 | 1 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–08 | 756 | 1.2 mi |
| Denton Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 648 | 1.6 mi |
| Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 707 | 1.6 mi |
| Royal Oaks Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 413 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willow Glen Elementary
What grades does Willow Glen Elementary serve?
Willow Glen Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Visalia Unified.
How many students attend Willow Glen Elementary?
Willow Glen Elementary reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 542 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willow Glen Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 506 students and 25.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Willow Glen Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willow Glen Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Visalia Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willow Glen Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Willow Glen Elementary in?
Willow Glen Elementary is part of Visalia Unified, based in Visalia, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willow Glen Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hurley Elementary (0.9 mi), Veva Blunt Elementary (1 mi), Oak Grove Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.