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Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary

7530 East Arnett St., Downey, CA, 90241

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1006 of 6840 in California

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About Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary

Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School is located at 12700 Ardis Avenue. The school serves grades K–5 with an enrollment of 750 students. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 57% and reading proficiency is 42%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. The grounds have shaded areas for students to eat lunch and new playground equipment for everyone. Staff members put a lot of effort into keeping the learning space clean and organized for everyone. The campus has an orderly and academically focused atmosphere. The prices of homes in this area range from $690,000 to $915,000. Most of the land in the area is made up of mid-sized residential lots and traditional family homes. Many parents believe that the school can meet the needs of their children well. They like how the school brings families together in the community. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Contact Information

Address

7530 East Arnett St., Downey, CA, 90241

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Phone

(562) 904-3564

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 42% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
691
Total Students
$125432
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1006 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.34%
Asian 3.47%
Hispanic 89.58%
Black 1.88%
Two+ Races 0.58%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.34%
Asian
3.47%
Hispanic
89.58%
Black
1.88%
Two+ Races
0.58%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 691
50.36%
348 Female
49.64%
343 Male

Student Population

691 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Williams Elementary is still a great place for students to learn and do well, thanks to its status as an Apple Distinguished School, which gives them access to world-class learning materials. The school recently showed how much it cares about the arts by having students celebrate local culture through music at the DUSD Mariachi Festival. Williams students are also in charge of STEAMworks, a summer program that gets kids interested in science and engineering by letting them do hands-on activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Williams Elementary School hold a talent show every year?

Ans. The school has a talent show where students can show off their unique skills and talents to the community.

Q2. What kind of technology does Williams Elementary School use?

Ans. Teachers use interactive whiteboards and tablets for each student to make their lessons more interesting and up-to-date.

Q3. Does Williams Elementary School have a program for breakfast?

Ans. Every morning before classes start, the school gives all students who want to eat a healthy breakfast.

Q4. How does Williams Elementary School reward good behavior?

Ans. A school-wide system that rewards and recognizes students for being respectful, responsible, and safe helps them earn rewards and recognition.

Q5. Does Williams Elementary School have a teacher for art?

Ans. Art classes are part of the main curriculum, and there are special projects that support them all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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