Willow Glen Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
: Top 30% in CA
: 45% (Top 30%)
: 52% (Top 50%)
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willow Glen Elementary School's student population of 702 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Willow Glen Elementary School
Kind	149
1	113
2	118
3	96
4	111
5	115

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

702 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School
2023	699
2022	687
2021	730
2020	756
2019	756
2018	791
2017	791
2016	782
2015	803
2014	765
2013	749
2012	697
2011	704
2010	652
2009	594
2008	542
2007	570
2006	578
2005	585
2004	563
2003	567
2002	583
2001	705
2000	725
1999	732
1998	719
1997	675
1996	690
1995	689
1994	691
1993	666
1992	693
1991	707
1990	695
1989	696
1988	687
1987	682

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School
2023	31
2022	32
2021	32
2020	30
2019	30
2018	30
2017	30
2016	29
2015	29
2014	28
2013	29
2012	27
2010	27
2009	28
2008	32
2007	31
2006	30
2005	31
2004	29
2003	30
2002	33
2001	35
2000	28
1999	36
1998	36
1997	24
1996	31
1995	31
1994	30
1993	27
1992	32
1991	31
1990	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Mascot

Wild Boars

School Rankings

Willow Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Willow Glen Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

#2776 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School
2023	#2776
2022	#2959
2021	#1907
2019	#3031
2018	#2774
2017	#2247
2016	#1957
2015	#2015
2013	#1886
2012	#1853
2011	#2129

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	45%	34%	40%
2022	42%	33%	38%
2021	37%	34%	39%
2019	49%	40%	43%
2018	49%	39%	44%
2017	53%	38%	42%
2016	55%	37%	42%
2015	50%	34%	40%
2013	77%	59%	59%
2012	77%	59%	59%
2011	71%	58%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

52%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2022	52%	47%	51%
2021	44%	49%	52%
2019	54%	51%	55%
2018	56%	50%	44%
2017	56%	48%	53%
2016	58%	48%	54%
2015	54%	44%	52%
2013	66%	57%	60%
2012	68%	58%	61%
2011	67%	56%	59%
2010	67%	54%	57%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	23:1	22:1	22:1
2022	21:1	21:1	22:1
2021	23:1	22:1	21:1
2020	25:1	23:1	23:1
2019	25:1	23:1	23:1
2018	26:1	23:1	22:1
2017	26:1	23:1	22:1
2016	27:1	24:1	23:1
2015	28:1	24:1	23:1
2014	27:1	24:1	23:1
2013	26:1	24:1	23:1
2012	26:1	23:1	23:1
2010	24:1	21:1	21:1
2009	21:1	20:1	21:1
2008	17:1	18:1	19:1
2007	18:1	21:1	21:1
2006	19:1	20:1	21:1
2005	19:1	21:1	20:1
2004	19:1	21:1	20:1
2003	19:1	20:1	19:1
2002	18:1	20:1	20:1
2001	20:1	20:1	21:1
2000	26:1	21:1	23:1
1999	20:1	21:1	22:1
1998	20:1	21:1	22:1
1997	28:1	23:1	28:1
1996	22:1	25:1	23:1
1995	22:1	25:1	22:1
1994	23:1	25:1	23:1
1993	25:1	25:1	23:1
1992	22:1	24:1	21:1
1991	23:1	24:1	21:1
1990	23:1	24:1	20:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2014)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	2%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	2%	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2007	2%	2%	2%
2006	5%	1%	3%
2005	4%	2%	3%
2004	2%	2%	2%
2003	3%	2%	2%
2002	2%	2%	3%
2001	2%	2%	2%
2000	2%	1%	2%
1999	2%	1%	2%
1998	1%	1%	2%
1997	2%	1%	2%
1996	3%	1%	2%
1995	2%	1%	2%
1994	2%	1%	2%
1993	1%	1%	1%
1992	2%	1%	1%
1991	3%	1%	2%
1990	2%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	5%	12%	16%
2022	6%	12%	17%
2021	4%	12%	17%
2020	5%	12%	17%
2019	5%	12%	17%
2018	5%	11%	16%
2017	5%	11%	16%
2016	4%	11%	15%
2015	5%	11%	16%
2014	4%	11%	15%
2013	4%	11%	15%
2012	4%	11%	15%
2011	5%	11%	14%
2010	5%	11%	15%
2009	7%	11%	15%
2008	8%	12%	16%
2007	7%	12%	16%
2006	7%	12%	15%
2005	6%	12%	15%
2004	5%	12%	15%
2003	6%	11%	15%
2002	7%	11%	15%
2001	7%	11%	15%
2000	6%	11%	15%
1999	6%	11%	15%
1998	4%	11%	15%
1997	3%	11%	15%
1996	4%	11%	14%
1995	6%	11%	14%
1994	5%	11%	14%
1993	4%	11%	14%
1992	4%	11%	14%
1991	4%	11%	13%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

57%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	57%	55%	53%
2022	52%	56%	51%
2021	50%	56%	51%
2020	52%	55%	51%
2019	52%	55%	51%
2018	52%	54%	54%
2017	52%	54%	54%
2016	53%	54%	53%
2015	51%	54%	52%
2014	52%	53%	53%
2013	50%	53%	53%
2012	50%	52%	52%
2011	49%	51%	52%
2010	50%	50%	52%
2009	48%	49%	52%
2008	54%	50%	52%
2007	57%	49%	51%
2006	58%	48%	51%
2005	56%	47%	50%
2004	63%	46%	51%
2003	62%	45%	50%
2002	61%	44%	50%
2001	61%	43%	50%
2000	62%	42%	50%
1999	60%	41%	50%
1998	64%	40%	49%
1997	65%	40%	49%
1996	64%	39%	48%
1995	63%	38%	47%
1994	62%	37%	46%
1993	59%	36%	44%
1992	55%	35%	43%
1991	52%	34%	41%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	2%	5%	3%
2022	2%	5%	3%
2021	2%	5%	3%
2020	1%	5%	3%
2019	1%	5%	3%
2015	1%	6%	4%
2014	1%	6%	3%
2013	1%	6%	3%
2012	1%	6%	3%
2011	2%	7%	3%
2010	3%	7%	3%
2009	3%	7%	3%
2008	3%	8%	4%
2007	5%	8%	3%
2006	3%	8%	3%
2005	5%	8%	3%
2004	4%	8%	4%
2003	4%	8%	4%
2002	3%	8%	3%
2001	3%	8%	3%
2000	3%	9%	3%
1999	3%	9%	3%
1998	2%	9%	3%
1997	2%	9%	3%
1996	1%	9%	3%
1995	1%	9%	3%
1994	1%	9%	4%
1993	1%	9%	4%
1992	2%	9%	4%
1991	3%	9%	4%
1990	3%	9%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

26%

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	27%	21%	22%
2022	31%	21%	23%
2021	34%	22%	23%
2020	34%	23%	24%
2019	34%	23%	24%
2018	36%	24%	24%
2017	36%	24%	24%
2016	36%	24%	25%
2015	37%	24%	25%
2014	36%	25%	25%
2013	38%	25%	26%
2012	37%	26%	26%
2011	36%	27%	26%
2010	36%	27%	27%
2009	36%	28%	27%
2008	34%	29%	27%
2007	29%	29%	28%
2006	27%	31%	28%
2005	29%	31%	29%
2004	26%	32%	28%
2003	25%	34%	29%
2002	27%	35%	29%
2001	27%	36%	30%
2000	27%	37%	30%
1999	29%	38%	30%
1998	29%	39%	31%
1997	28%	39%	31%
1996	28%	40%	33%
1995	28%	41%	34%
1994	30%	42%	34%
1993	35%	43%	37%
1992	37%	44%	38%
1991	38%	45%	40%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	9%	6%	6%
2022	9%	5%	6%
2021	10%	5%	6%
2020	8%	4%	5%
2019	8%	4%	5%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	7%	4%	4%
2015	6%	3%	3%
2014	6%	3%	4%
2013	6%	3%	3%
2012	6%	3%	3%
2011	7%	2%	3%
2010	5%	3%	1%
2009	4%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.60

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	0.60	0.64	0.65
2022	0.63	0.63	0.65
2021	0.63	0.62	0.66
2020	0.61	0.63	0.66
2019	0.61	0.63	0.66
2018	0.60	0.64	0.63
2017	0.60	0.64	0.63
2016	0.59	0.64	0.63
2015	0.60	0.64	0.63
2014	0.60	0.65	0.64
2013	0.61	0.65	0.64
2012	0.61	0.65	0.64
2011	0.63	0.67	0.65
2010	0.62	0.67	0.65
2009	0.64	0.71	0.64
2008	0.59	0.65	0.63
2007	0.60	0.67	0.64
2006	0.59	0.66	0.65
2005	0.60	0.67	0.65
2004	0.54	0.67	0.64
2003	0.55	0.67	0.64
2002	0.56	0.67	0.64
2001	0.57	0.67	0.64
2000	0.55	0.67	0.64
1999	0.56	0.67	0.64
1998	0.51	0.67	0.65
1997	0.50	0.67	0.65
1996	0.51	0.67	0.65
1995	0.53	0.67	0.65
1994	0.53	0.67	0.66
1993	0.53	0.67	0.65
1992	0.57	0.67	0.65
1991	0.59	0.67	0.65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

32%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	29%	51%	34%
2022	20%	51%	29%
2021	22%	53%	32%
2020	23%	52%	35%
2019	23%	52%	35%
2018	27%	49%	36%
2017	27%	49%	36%
2016	28%	50%	37%
2015	28%	50%	36%
2014	28%	49%	37%
2013	29%	48%	37%
2011	34%	46%	38%
2010	38%	46%	37%
2009	37%	43%	39%
2008	40%	41%	36%
2007	38%	40%	35%
2006	38%	40%	34%
2005	33%	40%	34%
2004	45%	40%	38%
2003	37%	39%	31%
2002	43%	39%	31%
2001	34%	39%	27%
2000	37%	40%	28%
1999	38%	40%	32%
1998	56%	47%	43%
1997	56%	47%	44%
1996	55%	46%	43%
1995	58%	45%	43%
1994	50%	43%	40%
1993	45%	41%	40%
1992	39%	38%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Willow Glen Elementary School	California	San Jose Unified School District
2023	7%	8%	8%
2022	6%	7%	8%
2021	4%	6%	4%
2020	7%	7%	7%
2019	7%	7%	7%
2018	6%	9%	8%
2017	6%	9%	8%
2016	5%	9%	7%
2015	5%	9%	7%
2014	7%	9%	7%
2013	7%	7%	7%
2011	7%	8%	7%
2010	8%	9%	8%
2009	7%	10%	8%
2008	10%	10%	8%
2007	13%	10%	7%
2006	13%	9%	7%
2005	11%	9%	7%
2004	11%	9%	10%
2003	11%	9%	10%
2002	11%	8%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

San Jose Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Glen Elementary School's ranking?

Willow Glen Elementary School is ranked #2776 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.

What schools are Willow Glen Elementary School often compared to?

Willow Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Ernesto Galarza Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Willow Glen Elementary School?

702 students attend Willow Glen Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Willow Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Glen Elementary School?

Willow Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Willow Glen Elementary School offer ?

Willow Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Willow Glen Elementary School part of?

Willow Glen Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Willow Glen Elementary School located?

Willow Glen Elementary School is located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Willow Glen.

School Reviews

Review Willow Glen Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

August 12, 2025

Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence

Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

August 12, 2025

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?

Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

August 12, 2025

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?

With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

��

Quick Stats (2025)

School Overview

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)

School Rankings

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2014)

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)

School Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

School Reviews

Recent Articles

Quick Stats (2025)

Request Information

Most Popular Articles

More Articles

Quick Links

��������