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Willow Grove Elementary

14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA, 92127

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 186 of 6783 in California

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About Willow Grove Elementary

Willow Grove Elementary School is a public school in San Diego, California that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 340 students at the school, and there are 24 students for every teacher. This means that students get structured lessons and chances for individualized help. Willow Grove Elementary has a full curriculum that includes reading, writing, math, and science. The school also offers enrichment programs in art, music, physical education, and social-emotional learning to help students grow as people. Strategies for teaching are meant to be inclusive and meet the needs of all types of students. There are a lot of Hispanic students in the school, but there are also White, Asian, African American, and multiracial students. 78% of students are good at math and 78% are good at reading, which shows that the school is doing a good job teaching and that students are doing well in the most important subjects. People like the school because it has a supportive learning environment and a lot of community involvement.

Willow Grove Elementary Contact Information

Address

14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA, 92127

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Phone

(858) 674-6300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 78%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 78% in Math and 78% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
747
Total Students
$102344
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 186 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Willow Grove Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 37.48%
Asian 33.47%
Hispanic 15.66%
Black 1.2%
Two+ Races 12.05%
Native Am. 0%
White
37.48%
Asian
33.47%
Hispanic
15.66%
Black
1.2%
Two+ Races
12.05%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 747
52.88%
395 Female
47.12%
352 Male

Student Population

747 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

747 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There are some cool things planned for the 2025–26 school year at Willow Grove Elementary in San Diego.

One thing is that they're making the STEM programs better. Older kids will have fun doing things with math, science, technology, and engineering. The goal is to get them to think, come up with solutions, and be creative.

They're also adding new ways to help kids read, like small groups and special lessons for kids who need them. Willow Grove wants to help everyone read well and improve their basic skills.

Willow Grove is also trying to get families and the neighborhood more involved. Parents will be able to help their kids learn more by going to workshops, events, and volunteering.

All of this shows that Willow Grove Elementary really cares about learning, helping students do well, and making the school a safe and friendly place for everyone.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities do students at Willow Grove Elementary do outside of school?

Ans. Students can learn more than just academics by taking part in music, art, sports, clubs, and seasonal events.

Q2. Does Willow Grove Elementary help students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, the school gives ELL students special lessons and materials to help them improve their language skills.

Q3. What can parents do to help at Willow Grove Elementary?

Ans. Parents can help the school community by volunteering, joining the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and going to school events.

Q4. What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. Computers, tablets, and other digital tools are available in classrooms to help with learning and group projects.

Q5. How does Willow Grove Elementary keep its students safe?

Ans. The school keeps kids safe by having supervised entry and exit, secure access to the campus, and regular emergency drills.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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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