Willow Elementary
South Gate, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
2,279th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
Willow Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Willow Elementary 2,279th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Willow Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 202 students tested
Willow Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 439 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 98.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Willow Elementary
Typical home value $697K in zip 90280 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Willow Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5KIPP Corazon AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 0.2 mi away · charter3,275th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 7Stanford Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.3 mi away1,816th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 5Liberty Boulevard ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away3,106th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 37% - –Stanford Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away
- 5Madison ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away3,318th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 6Montara Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away2,395th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 5Independence ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away3,320th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 31% - 4State Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away3,753rd of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Willow Elementary in?
Willow Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in South Gate, California.
Is Willow Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Willow Elementary 2,279th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Willow Elementary?
Hispanic 98% (439 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Willow Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90280 is $697K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.