Excellent
#1536 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary
Elementary School · Downey Unified · Downey, CA
A Downey Unified elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7530 East Arnett St., Downey, CA 90241
- Math 71% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williams (spencer V.) Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2018, reaching 69% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williams (spencer V.) Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$84,375
Median home value
$770,100
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90241; 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 | 0.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Creative BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Rio Hondo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| St Raymond SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 225 | 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
- #1 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
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary is listed in Downey Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams (spencer V.) Elementary
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Downey, CA, part of Downey Unified, serving approximately 691 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,536 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams (spencer V.) Elementary
What grades does Williams (spencer V.) Elementary serve?
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Williams (spencer V.) Elementary?
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams (spencer V.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams (spencer V.) Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams (spencer V.) Elementary rank in CA?
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary ranks #1,536 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Williams (spencer V.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams (spencer V.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Williams (spencer V.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams (spencer V.) Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Williams (spencer V.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Williams (spencer V.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams (spencer V.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Williams (spencer V.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams (spencer V.) Elementary?
67.6% of students at Williams (spencer V.) 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 691
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (562) 904-3564
- Area population (ZIP 90241)
- 45,484
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 90241; 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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