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#4091 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Old River Elementary
Elementary School · Downey Unified · Downey, CA
A Downey Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11995 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA 90242
- Math 48% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old River Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old River Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,238
Median home value
$676,100
Median rent
$1,874/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| St Raymond SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Creative BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Alameda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 757 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downey Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $18,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old River Elementary is listed in Downey Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old River Elementary
Old River Elementary is a public elementary school in Downey, CA, part of Downey Unified, serving approximately 589 students in grades 4th-5th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,091 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old River Elementary
What grades does Old River Elementary serve?
Old River Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Old River Elementary?
Old River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old River Elementary is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old River Elementary rank in CA?
Old River Elementary ranks #4,091 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Old River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Old River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Old River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old River Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Old River Elementary a charter school?
No, Old River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Old River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old River Elementary?
72.0% of students at Old River Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (562) 904-3561
- Area population (ZIP 90242)
- 40,983
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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