Overview
Ward (E. W.) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 543 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
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya ShuleRegular
Level LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
Wilaya ya WilayaDowney Unified
County6037
City City CityDowney
ZIP90242
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa INo
NCES School ID061146001277
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment543
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino93.2%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %87%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)