Home of the Wizards, Willard Elementary School dedicates its time to providing students with programs such as Dual Immersion, Excel and Reading Recovery. Located in Eastside Long Beach Willard Elementary teaches grades K-5 and serves a diverse community of over 650 students. Willard also provides the community with transitional kindergarten.
Apart from the core curricula, there are plenty of activities for students to participate in at Willard Elementary such as music classes, student council, literacy class, boy scouts and more. The school also works closely with parents to provide Parent Workshops, Parent Teacher Organizations and opportunities to volunteer.
Students can earn awards throughout the year for perfect attendance and be recognized as a citizen of the month. Willard Elementary School has a school psychologist, speech and language therapist, resource specialist teacher, intervention specialists and more to support students while they learn.
Willard Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1055 Freeman Ave,
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Cassandra Richards
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
33%
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Math Proficiency
27%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
19
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Full Time Teachers
19
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
8.4%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
652:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.1%
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Male
48.9%
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Hispanic
72.3%
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Black
12.9%
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Asian
8.2%
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Two or more races
2.8%
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White
2.2%
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Filipino
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/24/2020
Overall, I would definitely say that this school has changed for the better. I have had two children go through this school and I have seen the positive growth.I have been on fieldtrips, sat in classrooms, and volunteered many times at this school. I have seen the kids be completely disrespectful to...
2/7/2019
My son has been here for Kindergarten, first, and now second grade. For Kindergarten and first grade, those were the best years.. Mrs. Spencer (Kindergarten) and Mrs. C (First Grade) were the absolute best. They are so kind, patient, caring, and passionate towards their students. Now onto 2nd grade,...
3/18/2015
This is my daughters first time being enrolled in public school. We previously had her enrolled in Christian private schools. Putting her in Willard was the best decision I've made. She is truly thriving here. Dr Richards is so wonderful. She is caring approachable and smart. She is making such a di...
10/27/2014
This obviously isn't one of the best school around and there's a lot to be done, however, at the very least the teachers and principal were supportive and always found a way to assist with a situation involving a student until recently that is. The new principal isn't as involved as the last and doe...
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Willard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Willard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $821,889. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodrow Wilson High School, Browning High School, Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willard Elementary School.