About

Willard is a diverse, multiethnic community. Our student enrollment is approximately 700 students. 75% of our student population is Hispanic.

Our staff is comprised of:

• 26 certificated teachers grades K-5
• 4 Reading Recovery Teachers
• 2 Intervention Specialists
• 1 Resource Specialist Teacher (RSP)
• School Counselor
• School Psychologist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• School Librarian
• School Nurse

Willard Offers

Educational Opportunities for Students:

• Transitional Kindergarten
• Excel Classes (Grades 3-5)
• Dual Immersion Program
• Reading Recovery (First Grade)
• WRAP Extended Day Programs
• Instrumental Music (Grades 3-5)
• Vocal Music (Grades 4-5)
• Student Council

Class sizes in grades K-5

• 30 students in grade K-3
• 35 students in grades 4 and 5

Student Awards throughout the year

• Citizen of the Month
• Perfect Attendance

Opportunities for Parent Involvement:

• Parent Workshops
• PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
• VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)

Extended Collaboration with Community Agencies:

• Long Beach Guidance Center