Willard is a diverse, multiethnic community. Our student enrollment is approximately 780 students. 75% of our student population is Hispanic.

Our staff is comprised of:

• 35 certificated teachers grades K-5
• 3  Reading/Literacy Specialists 
• 1  ELD Specialist
• School Counselor
• School Librarian
• School Nurse
• School Community Worker

Our Mission:

We are a community of parents, staff and students collaborating to support the personal and academic success of all students.

Our Vision:

To provide skills and strategies that enable students to be responsive, productive citizens and life long learners.

Willard Offers

Educational Opportunities for Students:

• Excel Classes
• Dual Immersion
• Computer Lab
• Pre-Kindergarten Classes
• Reading Recovery
• Literacy Classes
• Intersession
• After School Tutoring
• Homework Club
• WRAP Extended Day Programs

Class size reduction in grades K-5

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

Student Awards throughout the year

• Citizen of the Month
• Perfect Attendance
• Honor Rol
• Reading Safari Home Reading Club

Opportunities for Parent Involvement:

• Parent Center on campus
• Parent Education Classes
• CBET –English Language Classes
• PTA
• Parent Volunteers in Classrooms

Extended Collaboration with Community Agencies:

• Long Beach Child Guidance
• Dramatic Results
• Art Masters