Willard Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Willard Elementary

Willard Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, California. It is a big city school that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade (K–5). There are about 560 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 28 students, which is higher than the district average. There are about 20 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor who helps students with their studies and other problems. There are a lot of different kinds of students at Willard Elementary. 52% are girls and 48% are boys. The school can get Title I money because about 79% of the students are considered poor. Most of the students come from minority backgrounds, which fits with the fact that Long Beach is a multicultural community. According to U.S. News, about 27% of students are good at math and 28% are good at reading (ELA). Willard Elementary focuses on helping students improve their basic academic skills and giving them targeted instruction, even though these scores are lower than the state average. Overall, the school provides a structured learning environment in the neighborhood where students can continue to grow and learn.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 28%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 28% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

560

Total Students

$126400

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.14%

Asian 9.46%

Hispanic 73.04%

Black 12.32%

Two+ Races 2.32%

Native Am. 0.36%

White

2.14%

Asian

9.46%

Hispanic

73.04%

Black

12.32%

Two+ Races

2.32%

Native Am.

0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 560

52.32%

293 Female

47.68%

267 Male

Student Population

560 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

277 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Willard Elementary Contact Information

Address

1055 Freeman Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90804

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Phone

(562) 438-9934

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Website

lbschools.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Willard Elementary in Long Beach, California! The Long Beach Museum of Art recently displayed some amazing artwork by middle school students, showing off their creativity and talent. The school is trying to create a supportive learning environment by focusing on values like respect, responsibility, and kindness. This event is part of that effort.

Willard Elementary is also hosting its annual Early Learning and Kindergarten Festivals from January 7 to March 7. These festivals are a fun and engaging way for new TK and kindergarten students to get to know each other. There will also be a "Celebration of the Young Child" event on April 25. The school puts a lot of emphasis on making the environment collaborative, cohesive, and fair so that students can become responsible, productive, and caring members of society.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of Willard Elementary's education?

Ans. The school puts a lot of effort into helping students build basic skills in a safe setting.

Q2. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Teachers help students build their confidence by giving them support and advice.

Q3. How do families take part in school events?

Ans. Families can get involved by going to events and talking to each other.

Q4. What kind of learning space is there?

Ans. The school is a friendly and organized place to be.

Q5. What are the values that Willard Elementary stands for?

Ans. Willard Elementary stresses respect, responsibility, and learning for life.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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