Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary vs Ernie Pyle Elementary
Ernie Pyle Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.5/10. Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary is significantly larger with 636 students, about 1.8× the size of Ernie Pyle Elementary (362). In math proficiency, Ernie Pyle Elementary leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey, CA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
636 students
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Bellflower, CA
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
362 students
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| Metric | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary | Ernie Pyle Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.3% | 84.3% |
| Environment Score | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #2,204 of 9,557 | #751 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 77th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary | Ernie Pyle Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary | Ernie Pyle Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 636 | 362 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.3% | 84.3% |
| District | Downey Unified | Bellflower Unified |
| City | Downey | Bellflower |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Downey (90242) | Bellflower (90706) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,238 | $77,602 |
| Median Home Value | $676,100 | $661,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,874 | $1,771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.2% | 20.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |