Downey Elementary School

Downey Elementary School is in Downey, California, is the best elementary school and is part of the Downey Unified School District. It has 599 students in the early grades and a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1, with 41 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. According to data from the district, about 24% of elementary school students are proficient or better in math, and 10% are proficient or better in reading. There are 48% female students and 52% male students in the school. Schools in the district, like Rio Hondo and Gallatin Elementary, do about the same as each other, which shows that the area's academic standards are the same. Most students go on to Downey High School, which is the school that famous people like Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters and oceanographer Robert Ballard, who is known for finding the Titanic wreck, went to. In Downey, the average rent for a 3-bedroom home is about $3,500 a month.

Yolanda DiFalco is the current Principal of Downey Elementary School.

Q.1 What kinds of lunches or meals do students have?

Ans: Students at Downey Elementary can eat breakfast and lunch every day for free.

Q.2 What kinds of transportation and bus services are there for students?

Ans: You can find bus route information on the school's website by clicking on the "Bus Routes" link. Families should double-check the stop, time, and route they were given. https://www.bpsma.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4408280&type=d&pREC_ID=2636972

Q.3 What other programs or services are available in addition to regular school?

Ans: The school provides extra help for students in the arts and music, as well as possibly extended day programs (one listing says "Smart Start Extended Day Program").

Q.4 How do I sign up my child or find out about registration and supply lists?

Ans: Families can go to the school's website or call the number above to get in touch with the school. Details about Pre-K, Kindergarten, supply lists likely posted at beginning of year.

Q.5 What are some ways for parents to keep up with school news, events, calendars, and resources like meals and transportation?

Ans: The school and district websites have calendars of events (like open houses and early release days), news posts (about coat drives and food service updates), and information for families in more than one language.