At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
747
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
73%+7.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Rio San Gabriel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 747 students. It is part of the Downey Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDowney Unified
County6037
CityDowney
ZIP90241
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061146001274
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment747
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino86.6%
Black / African American3.0%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
86.6%
Black
3.0%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.