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Creative Beginnings
Elementary School
8033 East 3rd Street, Downey, CA 90241
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Creative Beginnings
Elementary School in Downey · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Creative Beginnings
Creative Beginnings is a private elementary school in Downey, CA. Creative Beginnings serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 71 students, Creative Beginnings is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Creative Beginnings is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Creative Beginnings compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Downey, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Creative Beginnings (this school) | — |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | 7.6 |
| Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary | 8.0 |
| Price (Maude) Elementary | 7.8 |
| Alameda Elementary | 6.3 |
| Old River Elementary | 6.7 |
| Gallatin Elementary | 6.6 |
| Rio San Gabriel Elementary | 7.0 |
| Imperial Elementary | 6.7 |
| Unsworth (Edith) Elementary | 8.0 |
| Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary | 5.6 |
| Ward (E. W.) Elementary | 5.3 |
| Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary | 6.5 |
| Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary | 6.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 71 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Address
- 8033 East 3rd Street, Downey, CA 90241
- Phone
- (562) 861-1499
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
8033 East 3rd Street, Downey, CA 90241
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Creative Beginnings may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Price (Maude) Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Rio Hondo Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF SUCCESS Downey | 0.2 mi | — |
| Rio Hondo Elementary Downey | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Downey | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Warren (Earl) High Downey | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Downey | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Downey High Downey | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| DOWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downey | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Around the World Children's Center Downey | 0.9 mi | — |
| Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Price (Maude) Elementary Downey | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Alameda Elementary Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Downey | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Gallatin Elementary Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Old River Elementary Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Imperial Elementary Downey | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Suva Elementary Bell Gardens | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90241 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,375
Median Home Value
$770,100
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
Population
45,484
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
41.3%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
35.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Creative Beginnings
What grades does Creative Beginnings serve?
Creative Beginnings serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Creative Beginnings?
Creative Beginnings has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Beginnings?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Beginnings is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Creative Beginnings a private school?
Yes, Creative Beginnings is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 861-1499
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