Willow Creek Elementary School

5321 York Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willow Creek Elementary School's student population of 40 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
The Little School With Big Ideas

School Rankings

Willow Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Creek Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
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21-39%
47%
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(20-21)
<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
10%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
68%
20%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Creek Elementary School is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
40 students attend Willow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Willow Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Willow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Creek Elementary School part of?
Willow Creek Elementary School is part of Willow Creek Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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