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Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Downey, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
8851 East Adoree St., Downey, CA 90242(562) 904-3591
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

267 students tested

47.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 39.9% did.

  • Exceeded23.2%
  • Met24.3%
  • Nearly met19.9%
  • Not met32.6%

Math

269 students tested

37.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 33.8% did.

  • Exceeded17.8%
  • Met19.7%
  • Nearly met27.5%
  • Not met34.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year653578
Suspended in or out of school1.7% · 112.9% · 17
Suspensions1326
Violence with injury01
Violence without injury1317
Weapons01
Drugs06
Defiance only00
Other01

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall522626
Suspended out of school1.0% · 51.6% · 10
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

23.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted640564
Chronically absent26.9% · 17223.8% · 134

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

625 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino88.8%
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White5.6%
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Black or African American1.6%
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Asian2.4%
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Two or More Races1.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061146001277

District
Downey Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
625 students
Teachers (FTE)
25

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